Cardiovascular Services

Expect Excellence in Heart Healthcare

At Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, we’re not just setting the standard in cardiovascular care – we’re elevating it. From lifesaving treatments to groundbreaking research, our leading experts in Louisiana and Mississippi deliver care defined by excellence, innovation and clinical expertise.

Our unique model combines best-practice technology and the expertise of our cardiologists, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, and vascular surgeons. This approach has made our hospitals and clinics the destination for heart care in the communities we are privileged to serve.

Our vast range of cardiovascular services can be found at:

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital in the Acadiana region
Our Lady of the Lake Heart and Vascular Institute and Our Lady of the Lake Ascension in Greater Baton Rouge
The Mississippi Heart and Vascular Institute at St. Dominic’s in Greater Jackson
Cardiovascular services at Our Lady of the Angels Health in Bogalusa
Cardiovascular services at St. Francis Health in Northeast Louisiana

Nationally recognized for our dedication to excellence, we help thousands of patients manage heart conditions and improve their quality of life. Our mission inspires us, and a spirit of excellence propels us – because the communities we are privileged to serve deserve nothing less.

We can help you find ways to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and develop lasting lifestyle changes to improve your heart health.

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Early Heart Attack Care (EHAC)

Early Heart Attack Care (EHAC) education teaches you to recognize the early signs and symptoms of a heart attack. We want you to become educated so you can save a life - even if it's yours. Click here for additional information from the Deputy Heart Attack program. Click here to take the EHAC standard course. Click here for Community Education from EHAC.

Hands-Only CPR

Did you know that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), when performed immediately, can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim's chance of survival? Hands-only CPR has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR for cardiac arrest at home, at work or in public. There are two easy steps for hands-only CPR in this order:

Call 911 if you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse.

Perform hands-only CPR: Push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of a familiar song that has 100 to 120 beats per minute. Song examples include "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees, "Crazy in Love" by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z, "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira or "Walk the Line" by Johnny Cash. You will feel more confident performing Hands-Only CPR and are more likely to remember the correct rate when trained to the beat of a familiar song.

For instruction on hands-only CPR, click here for a video and for additional resources, click here.

How Women Can Keep Up the Rhythm of Their Heart

While signs of a heart attack may be obvious to spot in some people, the signs and symptoms vary, especially by gender. Heart disease is the most common cause of death and disability in women in the U.S.

Find out more about the risk factors for women

Why Men in High-stress Jobs Need to Pay Attention to Heart Health

For people in high-stress jobs — particularly men, who are more prone to stress-related risk factors — a healthy heart is paramount to a strong and productive professional life and business.

Find out more about heart health for men

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