Walter Anger's back pain was not related to over exertion, but to a serious heart condition. A quick diagnosis and expert surgical care saved his heart.
Dr. Yazan Ghosheh encourages people to take off their socks when they visit their primary care doctor and ask that their feet be examined for signs of peripheral artery disease, PAD.
When the temperature rises, so does the risk to your heart health. Learn what precautions to take this Summer.
The old Bauer (Dr. Michael Bauer) and new Bauer (Dr. Thurston Bauer) are making sure the public is staying heart healthy at CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute.
Dr. Mangaraju (Raj) Chakka, Electrophysiologist with CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute, discusses heart arrhythmias and Atrial Fibrillation (AFib).
Dr. Prabhat Hebbar joins Good Morning Arkansas to discuss Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) and our personalized approach to treatment.
Getting to a healthcare professional quickly can save your life when having a heart attack. Shirley Bradley shares her story about how two CHI St. Vincent hospitals worked together to save her life.
When THV 11 Wear the Gowns host, Craig O'Neill, noticed a sudden decrease in stamina he recalled Caleb Harris' story and made an appointment to see cardiologist, Andrew Kumpuris, MD. He said he owes a heart-saving wake-up call to Wear the Gowns.
Venous Insufficiency is a very common condition that affects veins in the legs. It can be painful but is easily treated when diagnosed early.
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a common yet often undiagnosed and untreated condition. It is part of atherosclerosis and causes narrowing of the arteries.
When you need heart surgery, your surgeon is your partner. Don't be afraid to ask about the surgeon's experience and what you will need to do to recover.
The latest cooking gadgets won’t just make your cooking easier, but can help you make your favorite dishes healthier.
CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute offers the most advanced therapies and devices available. Some of the most important treatments include heart pumps, which help your heart move blood throughout your body, and valve repair and replacement.
The Left-Ventricular Assist Device provides lifesaving heart care for patients; one as a bridge to a transplant and one as long-term therapy.
Dr. Douglas Borg, Cardiologist with CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute, discusses recent research regarding the practice of taking a daily aspirin to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Dr. Aravind Rao, Cardiologist with CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute, discusses risk factors for heart disease.
Dr. Thomas Wallace, Electrophysiologist with CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute, talks about the symptoms, risks and treatments for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib).
Dr. Muhammad Waqas, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Specialist explains the symptoms and treatments for pulmonary hypertension, which is high blood pressure in the lungs.
Get to know the symptoms, risks and treatments for heart disease. Do not delay getting evaluated if you have symptoms related to your heart.
When you have a problem with the speed and patterns of your heartbeat, chances are good you're suffering from atrial fibrillation, or AFib. What do you do about it?