A new procedure is being offered at the Advanced Heart and Vascular Center at ACS. In this episode of Heart to Heart, Dr. Ray Smith discusses Radial Vascular Intervention, its advantages over traditional interventions and who is an ideal candidate for the procedure.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, also known as TAVR, is a minimally invasive procedure for patients with severe aortic stenosis. In this episode of Heart to Heart, Dr. Rodney Reeves discusses aortic stenosis, the TAVR procedure and who is a good candidate for this procedure.

As the only independent, private-practice Cardiology group in the Ark-La-Tex, Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists is committed to providing superior cardiovascular care to our communities. In this episode of Heart to Heart, Dr. Trey Baucum discusses the array of services offered at ACS, as well as the advantages of visiting an independent physician.

When it comes to heart health, knowing your numbers is important to help reduce the risk for heart disease. In this episode of Heart to Heart, Dr. Ray Smith discusses blood pressure, weight, cholesterol, blood sugar, and how each affects heart health.

February is American Heart Month. In this episode of Heart to Heart, Dr. Baucum discusses heart disease, signs and symptoms, its risk factors, and how you can reduce your risk for heart disease.

Venous disease is a broad spectrum of issues that deal with our veins. In this episode of Heart to Heart, Dr. Ray Smith discusses Venous Disease, its risk factors and symptoms, as well as self-care steps that can be taken at home to reduce risk and help prevent venous disease from worsening.

A new year means new resolutions! It's important to prioritize your heart health as you set goals for 2021. In this episode of Heart to Heart, Dr. Baucum discusses resolutions and how taking care of your heart can lead to improved health for the rest of your body.

Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year – more than all cancers combined. In this episode of Heart to Heart, Dr. Krause takes a deeper dive into women's heart health.

Arrhythmias occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate your heartbeats don't work properly, causing your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. In this episode of Heart to Heart, Dr. Baucum discusses the symptoms, causes, and risks associated with arrhythmias.

Annually in the U.S., roughly 1.5 million people experience a heart attack. In this episode of “Heart to Heart,” Dr. Al Krause discusses heart attacks, their warning signs, risk factors and prevention.