Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Explained

Lee and his wife, Missy, enjoy going to the beach, but pulling the beach wagon left him feeling tired. A year later, even though he was just four blocks from the beach, Lee had to stop several times because of a burning sensation in his chest and feeling completely worn out.Dr. Fernando Ruiz discovered severe coronary blockages - 90% in the widowmaker, 80% and 70% in other arteries - and Lee needed bypass surgery and a valve replacement.After surgery, Lee could barely move his arms and was referred to our Intensive Cardiac Rehab Center to regain his strength and quality of life. Just 12 weeks later, he says he feels better than before, continues his exercise routine at the ICR, and is back to planning trips. Today, Lee is looking forward to what comes next. Visit www.cardio.com for more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our providers. 

Fred knew something was wrong. Constantly drained, short of breath, and still not feeling better after his heart valve replacement, he knew something wasn't right.Then Dr. Phillip Smith at CIS in Baton Rouge and Zachary found the cause: a paravalvular leak. One minimally invasive procedure "flipped a switch," helping Fred avoid another open-heart surgery and get back to feeling like himself.On this episode of The Cardiovascular Pulse, hear Fred's story and learn from Dr. Smith about paravalvular leaks, warning signs, and why listening to your body could make all the difference.Visit www.cardio.com for more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our providers. 

Dr. Satish Gadi, interventional cardiologist and vascular specialist at CIS in Baton Rouge and Prairieville, shares lifestyle tips to improve your overall cardiovascular health and well-being, including exercise, movement, and continued tips on nutrition and food choices. From sunlight and sleep to screen time and grounding, this episode highlights how these factors work together to play a vital role in keeping you healthy. Visit www.cardio.com for more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our providers. 

Dr. Satish Gadi, interventional cardiologist and vascular specialist at CIS in Baton Rouge and Prairieville, dives into what a heart-healthy diet really looks like - and how food, nutrition, and lifestyle impact our overall health.Visit www.cardio.com for more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our providers. 

Dr. Peter Fail and Dr. Shane Prejean break down structural heart and valve disease - including what it is, common warning signs, and advanced treatment options that can improve quality of life for patients, such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), as well as their recent milestone of completing their 1,000th TAVR.Visit www.cardio.com for more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our providers. 

Dr. Kanwar Singh, electrophysiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Houma and Thibodaux, Louisiana, explains atrial fibrillation (AFib), including its causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options such as AFib ablation.Visit www.cardio.com for more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our providers. 

Dr. Ahmad Jabbar, interventional cardiologist and vascular specialist, breaks down common heart myths and shares what’s safe, what’s risky, and what your heart really wants you to know.Visit www.cardio.com for more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our providers. 

Learn about vein disease and the treatment options available at CIS with interventional cardiologist and vascular specialist Dr. Amit Amin.Visit www.cardio.com for more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our providers. 

Interventional cardiologist and vascular specialist Dr. Scott Joransen breaks down vein disease - what it is, what causes it, and the warning signs and risk factors to look out for.Visit www.cardio.com for more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our providers. 

Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Pradeep Nair breaks down Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - what it is, what causes it, the warning signs, risk factors, and the many ways it can be prevented and treated.Visit www.cardio.com for more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our providers.