,p. Cardiologist Philip Chustz, MD, appeared on the WLBT afternoon program to discuss women and their risk factors for heart disease.
Posts Tagged ‘heart disease’
Cardiologist Talks About Women and Heart Disease
Thursday, February 9th, 2012Life’s Simple 7 Can Help Protect Your Heart Disease Risks
Thursday, February 9th, 2012Baptist Cardiovascular Surgery Director Jose Sosa talks with Fox 40 about the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple Seven to protect your heart against disease.
New Pacemaker Implant Addresses Safety Concerns for Patients Needing MRI
Friday, March 25th, 2011Click on the title to read the press release and review an interview with Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist Michael Bensler, MD.
Baptist Gets Bronze Stroke Award
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011Pictured centered left is Earl C.Coleman Jr., M.P.H., J.D. presenting Baptist Stroke Medical Director Keith Jones, MD, and the Baptist stroke team with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Bronze Quality Achievement Award. Coleman is the Mississippi Quality Improvement Initiatives Director Greater Southeast Affiliate of the American Heart Association. To receive [...]
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 [...]
“Mom Has Atrial Fibrillation” Webcast
Thursday, August 12th, 2010Atrial fibrillation is a very common heart rhythm disorder, especially in older adults. If you have a parent or another older adult you might be assisting with health concerns, don’t miss this webcast featuring electrophysiologist Dr. Michael Bensler.
Stroke and PFO Seminar Leads to Questions
Friday, June 4th, 2010Baptist will host a free seminar on “Stroke and PFO.” If you’ve experienced a stroke related to a heart condition called patent foramen ovale (PFO), you may be taking blood thinners. In this seminar with cardiologist William H. Crowder, M.D., learn about a procedure to repair the PFO and end the need for thinning medications. [...]
Baptist Approved for New PET CT Cardiac Imaging System Helping in the Fight Against Heart Disease
Monday, May 24th, 2010Baptist Medical Center is the only hospital in Mississippi approved by the Mississippi Department of Health to install 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 [...]
Cardiologist Discusses No More Blocked Arteries at Free Seminar
Thursday, April 29th, 2010If you’re a heart patient who’s already had a catheter procedure to unblock coronary arteries, find out what you should be doing to prevent another trip to the cath lab. Join cardiologist Nisheeth Goel, M.D., to get expert advice aimed at people who are already managing a heart condition. Lunch will be provided for those [...]
Healthy Heart Tip for February 25 2010 Tackles Obesity
Thursday, February 25th, 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 [...]
