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Categories: Cardiology
Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner Expands Cardiovascular Care
August 28, 2019The expansion, which also includes extensive renovations to the hospital’s existing cath lab, will enhance OMC - Kenner’s ability to diagnose and treat a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.
Read MoreOchsner Participating in Largest Heart Failure Clinical Trial in U.S.
August 7, 2019Heart failure is the leading cause of hospitalization in America for adults over the age of 65 and Louisiana has the 5th highest death rate from cardiovascular disease in the country.
Read MoreNIH Grant for Cardiothoracic Surgery Awarded
August 1, 2019Ochsner Health System was included in a select group of hospitals that received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for cardiothoracic surgery research.
Read MoreOchsner Cardiologist Receives International Impact Award
July 16, 2019Awarded annually, this honor recognizes an individual or group of individuals for outstanding contributions which have advanced AHA/ASA international goals. Recipients are recognized as a leader or major contributor in an activity, enterprise or program of the AHA at the international level. Dr. Ventura was recognized with this honor during the annual AHA/ASA awards luncheon this June in Plano, Texas
Read MoreOchsner Cardiologist Recognized by American College of Cardiology
March 25, 2019Awarded annually, the Master of the ACC Award recognizes and honors Fellows of the ACC who have consistently contributed to the goals and programs of ACC and have provided leadership in important ACC activities.
Read MoreOchsner Health and Geneva Health Solutions Partner to Bring Innovation to Louisiana Patients with Cardiac Device Implants
December 19, 2018This partnership marks the first time GHS cloud-based technology platform and remote monitoring service for patients with cardiac implants will be utilized in the region – Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.
Read MoreCan being scared help your heart health?
October 29, 2018With Halloween just around the corner, William Bennett, MD, PhD a cardiologist at St. Charles Parish Hospital breaks down the science behind being scared and how it impacts your heart health.
Read MoreOchsner Health and NASA Celebrate Opening of Ochsner Health Center – Michoud
March 20, 2018Ochsner Health System and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are pleased to announce the opening of Ochsner Health Center – Michoud.
Read MoreOchsner Health Receives Prestigious Pulmonary Hypertension Association Accreditation
February 26, 2018The goal of the accreditation program is to improve outcomes of patients with Pulmonary Hypertension (PH), a debilitating disease of the lungs that affects the functioning of the heart and can lead failure of the right side of the heart and death.
Read MoreSt. Bernard Parish Hospital Opens Primary and Specialty Care Clinics
February 14, 2018St. Bernard Parish Hospital is pleased to announce the openings of Ochsner Health Center - St. Bernard and Ochsner Specialty Health Center - St. Bernard.
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