Click on the title to read the press release and review an interview with Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist Michael Bensler, MD.
Posts Tagged ‘heart attack’
New Pacemaker Implant Addresses Safety Concerns for Patients Needing MRI
Friday, March 25th, 2011Baptist Hosts Annual Heart Day 2011 With brand-new Heart Plus Package
Monday, January 17th, 2011Baptist Cardiovascular Services, a division of Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., will host its annual Heart Day on Saturday, February 5, 2011 in the Baptist Cardiovascular Center. The cost is $50 and preregistration is required by January 28, 2011 to participate on Saturday’s screening. However, the same screening is available Monday through Friday at [...]
Today, Baptist Begins Using PET CT Cardiac Imaging Helping in the Fight Against Heart Disease
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010Today, Baptist Medical Center will be the first hospital in Mississippi to use the PET/CT cardiac imaging system, which is the most advanced technology for detecting disease in the coronary arteries. This particular imaging system fuses Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computerized Tomography (CT) into a single unit revealing proper blood flow to the [...]
Healthy Heart Tip for February 19 2010
Friday, February 19th, 2010Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. Your lifestyle, gender, age and race can add to your risk. Know the Signs of a Heart Attack such as discomfort or pain in the center of the chest and other parts of the body, shortness of breath, breaking out in a cold sweat, [...]
Healthy Heart Tip for February 18 2010
Thursday, February 18th, 2010Obesity is now recognized as a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, which can lead to heart attack. Obesity is mainly caused by taking in more calories than are used up in physical activity and daily life. Talk to your doctor about healthy nutrition and exercise plan to help fight heart disease. The Baptist [...]
Heart Month Tip for February 16 2010
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010The four important numbers you need to know to safeguard your health are cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index. They are key indicators of your risk for major illness. Know your numbers and take action to reduce your chances of developing heart disease and other major chronic illnesses. Talk to your doctor [...]
Sarver Heart Center Medical Director Talks to Baptist about Continuous Cardiac Resuscitation
Friday, January 8th, 2010Dr. Gordon Ewy, pioneer of Induced Hypothermia and creator of Continuous Cardiac Resuscitation (CCR) recently gave a presentation to physicians, emergency personnel and Baptist Cardiovascular Services clinicians. Dr. Ewy has been the director of the Sarver Heart Center at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center since 1991.
Pearl man survives because of hypothermia therapy
Monday, November 30th, 2009Review this story of how Baptist is using induced hypothermia to save cardiac arrest patients.
Baptist Receives Award From American College of Cardiology Foundation
Monday, November 16th, 2009Baptist Medical Center Receives American College of Cardiology Foundation’s NCDR® ACTION Registry®–GWTGTM Gold Performance Achievement Award
College Middle Line Backer Treated for Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome at Baptist Cardiovascular Services
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009Registered Nurse Connie Parker and football player Jared Ferguson are pictured… Jackson, Miss. – October 28, 2009 – Middle Line Backer Jared Ferguson of Centre College in Kentucky felt his heart racing after playing Millsaps College homecoming game on Saturday, October 24, 2009. “I had been feeling feverish before playing, but I played the [...]
