Heart to Heart

There are only so many things we can modify in our lives. When it comes to heart health, altering your diet plays a major role. In this episode of “Heart to Heart,” Dr. Baucum shares his best diet advice, and he discusses the impact fiber and salt can have on your body.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Did you know that patients with diabetes have an increased risk of having heart disease? In this episode of "Heart to Heart," Dr. Jimmy Smith discusses the controllable and uncontrollable risk factors when it comes to diabetes and heart disease.

Early detection and intervention (along with lifestyle modifications) are the best ways to combat heart disease. There are also many sophisticated technologies available to help understand problems affecting the heart. In this episode of "Heart to Heart," Dr. Al Krause discusses cardiac diagnostic testing at ACS and what a patient should expect from each test.

An Atrial Septal Defect, or ASD, is a hole between the upper chambers of the heart. ASD is the most common birth defect of all congenital heart diseases. In this episode of "Heart to Heart," Dr. Ray Smith discusses development, causes and treatments for ASD.

Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists has an on-site facility called the Advanced Heart and Vascular Center, where outpatient radial and femoral heart caths are performed. What is the difference between an outpatient and inpatient cath procedure? Dr. Baucum explains in this episode of “Heart to Heart.”

Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, is a common but serious heart arrhythmia that requires lifelong management. In this episode, Dr. Veerareddy discusses common treatment options for patients with AFib.

In our third COVID-19 update, Dr. Baucum shares insight into recent studies and developments regarding the virus, while presenting practical advice for assessing risks on an individual basis.

Most people have heard of cardiac catheterization, a procedure designed to diagnose and treat cardiovascular problems. What you may not know is that there are options when it comes to where the catheter is inserted. Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists has an on-site facility, Advanced Heart and Vascular Center, where they can perform outpatient radial and femoral heart catheterizations. The modern center is designed to help patients receive quality care outside of the traditional hospital setting. Learn more in this episode with Dr. Jimmy Smith.

Have you ever wondered how cardiologists prepare for their day? In this week’s "Heart to Heart" episode, we get the scoop from Dr. Trey Baucum. What’s it like being called to a cardiac emergency? How do cardiologists at ACS prepare for difficult procedures? Listen along as we discuss those things and more!

The Vein Center at Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists offers a full spectrum of diagnostic testing and treatment options for venous conditions. In this week’s episode, Dr. Ray Smith discusses the importance of healthy veins and arteries, as well as common ailments treated at The Vein Center.