The Cardiovascular Pulse
Welcome to “The Cardiovascular Pulse,” where we dive into medical breakthroughs, leading technology, and healthy lifestyles with experts from Cardiovascular Institute of the South. Join us as we share insight into cardiovascular diseases and ways to improve your health.
The Cardiovascular Pulse
Latest Episodes
When Everyday Activities Became Exhausting: Lee’s Journey Back to Strength
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 a...
Understanding Paravalvular Leaks: How One Procedure "Flipped a Switch" for Fred
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: ...
Food is Medicine - Part 2
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...
Food is Medicine - Part 1
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.
Structural Heart and Valve Disease: Warning Signs, Advanced Treatments, & the 1,000th TAVR Milestone
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 Re...