Conditions & Treatment

Jun 29, 2026

What Is Open-Heart Surgery?

Open‑heart surgery is a major procedure where surgeons open the chest to repair serious heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, valve disease, congenital defects and aneurysms. It includes operations like coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair or replacement and aortic aneurysm repair, and typically involves the use of a heart‑lung bypass machine. Most patients recover within several weeks and can return to long, active lives with heart‑healthy habits.

Conditions & Treatment

Jun 23, 2026

What Is CABG Surgery? A Guide to Heart Bypass Surgery

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), also known as heart bypass surgery, helps restore blood flow to the heart when arteries become severely narrowed or blocked. Learn why this procedure is performed, what recovery looks like and how it can improve long-term heart health.

Prevention & Wellness

May 26, 2026

What is a TAVR Procedure?

TAVR is a minimally invasive heart valve replacement procedure for those at increased risk for complications with traditional open-heart surgery.

Conditions & Treatment

May 18, 2026

Do You Know the Stroke Symptoms to Recognize Immediately?

Strokes don’t just happen to older adults. A quarter of strokes occur in those under 65.

By Richard Zweifler, MD and Gabriel A. Vidal, MD and Lauren Dunn, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Feb 17, 2026

What is Heart Valve Disease?

When one or more of the valves in your heart doesn’t work properly, you may have heart valve disease. Some heart valve problems may develop at birth, while others can develop as adults.

By James Stephen Jenkins, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM

Conditions & Treatment

Feb 9, 2026

Broken Heart Syndrome: Important Signs and Symptoms to Know About

Have you ever had your heart broken? It hurts, doesn’t it. But there’s actually a real medical condition called broken heart syndrome.

By Achal Sahai, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Feb 5, 2026

8 Simple Steps to a Healthy Heart and Body: A Holistic Approach

Kenny Cole, MD, MS explains how to enhance your health using the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8.

Conditions & Treatment

Feb 2, 2026

Heart Murmurs in Adults: 9 Symptoms to Be Aware Of

Being told that you have a heart murmur can be scary, but most are not serious or cause for alarm. A cardiac murmur is simply a heart sound that is abnormal. The sound is created by blood flow moving through one of the valves of your heart.

Conditions & Treatment

Feb 2, 2026

The Top Cause of Heart Attacks in Pregnant Women: SCAD

SCAD is a condition, that has the potential to cause devastating heart attacks in young or pregnant women. Know what SCAD is, who is at risk and the signs to look for.

By Salima Qamruddin, MD, MPH

Conditions & Treatment

Jan 27, 2026

Does Your Heart Race While You Sleep? Here's What You Should Know

Explore the reasons behind an increased heart rate when sleeping and learn practical steps to take if it's affecting your sleep quality and health.

Conditions & Treatment

Jan 27, 2026

Is Your Arm Pain a Sign of a Heart Attack?

Learn how arm pain relates to heart attacks, which arm it may affect and why early recognition saves lives.

Prevention & Wellness

Jan 27, 2026

How to Keep Your Heart Healthy During Mardi Gras 2026

If you are on a low-sodium diet or prescription medication for high blood pressure, here's how to celebrate Mardi Gras safely.

By William Bennett, MD, PhD

Conditions & Treatment

Jan 26, 2026

Do I Have Heart Disease? 5 Signs to Know About

Being diagnosed with heart disease can be scary and unexpected. Not all signs or symptoms of heart disease are clear or obvious like a heart attack or irregular heartbeat. Some symptoms can be misleading or mistaken for something else.

By James Stephen Jenkins, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM

Conditions & Treatment

Jan 26, 2026

9 Warning Signs of a Heart Attack from Your Body a Month Before

Heart attacks can happen suddenly or without notice. Warning signs may occur for many people hours, days or weeks in advance. Knowing these signs and symptoms can help you save your life.

By James Stephen Jenkins, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM

Food & Fitness

Jan 26, 2026

What Are 7 Ways to a Healthy Heart?

Key strategies for a healthy heart include making dietary changes, getting regular exercise, quitting smoking, managing stress, and scheduling regular health checkups.

By William Bennett, MD, PhD and George Yousef, MD and Pavan Malur, MD

Food & Fitness

Jan 15, 2026

5 Delicious Heart-Healthy Foods for Every Meal

Here are delicious and flavorful ingredients that can lower cholesterol and blood pressure and help reduce and control weight.

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 3, 2025

What Are Statins Used For?

What do you know about statins? Learn what they are, how they lower cholesterol, reduce heart attack and stroke risk and improve heart health.

By Victoria Smith, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Jun 24, 2025

Cardiac Stress Test: What to Know and How to Prepare

Discover the importance of a cardiac stress test for detecting heart conditions. Learn how it works, preparation tips and what results mean for you.

Conditions & Treatment

Feb 17, 2025

Heart Attacks in Men & Women: What Are the Different Signs and Risks?

Learn the different signs and risks of heart attacks in men and women. Understand the symptoms and seek care with Ochsner Health.

By Nichole Polin, MD, FACC

Conditions & Treatment

Feb 4, 2025

Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD): What is it and Who Needs One?

Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) or “heart pumps” support heart function and assist in blood flow to the body.

By Aditya Bansal, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Nov 5, 2024

Why Is Heart Disease Risk Higher for Breast Cancer Survivors?

As more women become long-term survivors of breast cancer thanks to advances in treatment, it's essential to be aware of the connection between breast cancer and heart health.

Conditions & Treatment

Jun 13, 2024

How Do Beta-Blockers Affect Your Heart, and Are They Safe?

Discover how beta-blockers affect your heart, their safety, and what you need to know about this common medication for heart conditions.

By Thanh Nguyen, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Feb 19, 2024

Understanding Heart Valves and the Impact if One Malfunctions

What happens to your heart when you have a problem with one (or more) of your heart valves?

By José Tafur, MD

Men's Health

Dec 20, 2023

Men's Life Expectancy in the United States: Why Is It Lower Than Women's?

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in men, followed by cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, suicide, respiratory infections, and chronic liver disease.

By Marlon Joseph, MD

Health Trends

Jun 13, 2023

What Are the Best Supplements for Better Heart Health?

While supplements may benefit heart health, they should not be used as a replacement for medical treatments and a healthy diet.

By Richard Pearl, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Apr 25, 2023

How Do I Know If I Am Having a Heart Attack?

Heart attacks aren’t the same for everyone. Learn about the range of symptoms.

Conditions & Treatment

Mar 11, 2022

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease in the United States. It can also be one of the most difficult to predict.

By Russell Reed, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Feb 9, 2022

Heart-Healthy Living Advice for Mothers

Check out these simple tips for mothers to take care of their heart health.

Food & Fitness

Jan 26, 2022

3 Surprising Heart-Smart Foods

There are a few everyday pleasures out there that many would be surprised to hear fit into a heart-smart diet. Read on to find out what they are.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Prevention & Wellness

Jun 2, 2021

Men’s Heart Health: An All-Ages Guide to Screenings

Here’s what to pay attention to in order to keep your heart healthy.

By Royce Yount, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Mar 1, 2021

Will My Chronic Hypertension Go Away After Pregnancy?

Interventional cardiologist Saira Samani, MD, discusses how mothers who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy are at a higher risk of developing heart disease in the future.

Prevention & Wellness

Feb 10, 2021

7 Easy Steps to Ideal Heart Health

Even if your genetic history is working against you, you can improve your heart health through exercise, improving your diet, managing your blood pressure and controlling cholesterol.

By Roland Bourgeois, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Nov 2, 2020

Heart Disease in Pregnancy

Some pregnant women with heart disease can face serious complications while they are expecting, and it can cause lifelong, adverse health effects in both the mother and child.

By Ivana Okor, MD and Salima Qamruddin, MD, MPH and Elizabeth R. Lapeyre, MD