Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among men and women in the U.S., but it’s also one of the most preventable. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital are nationally recognized for the treatment of a variety of cardiovascular conditions and for patient experience excellence. It’s why thousands of Acadiana patients trust us with their hearts.
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Our multidisciplinary, multifaceted network includes breast, neurological and musculoskeletal radiologists utilizing state-of-the-art technology at several locations in the region. Each facility is American College of Radiology-accredited, with board-certified radiologists providing convenient scheduling and the best in patient care and accessibility.
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Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital is home to Acadiana’s first nationally certified Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program. The American College of Cardiology recognized the Heart Hospital for its expertise in the care of patients undergoing the TAVR procedure based on evaluation of the staff’s ability to meet standards for multidisciplinary teams, formalized training, shared decision-making and registry performance.
In the procedure, a catheter is inserted through a small incision site to deliver a replacement valve when an existing aortic valve is damaged or not working properly. For those who qualify, the minimally invasive procedure can greatly improve, or even save, the life of a patient who may not be able to undergo a more traditional open-heart procedure due to pre-existing conditions or other health factors.
This less-invasive treatment option is available for heart disease patients too ill for open-heart surgery. The MitraClip™ device is guided through a vein in the leg to the heart, where it is clipped to reverse mitral regurgitation, the disease in which a heart valve doesn’t close properly, causing blood to leak backward.
The procedure allows for a shorter recovery time and can help patients who otherwise must rely on medication to manage their symptoms without fully treating mitral regurgitation.
In 2021, Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital became home to Acadiana’s first nationally certified Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program. The American College of Cardiology recognized the Heart Hospital for its expertise in the care of patients undergoing the TAVR procedure.
The procedure uses a catheter inserted in a small incision site to deliver a replacement valve when an existing aortic valve is damaged or not working properly. The minimally invasive procedure can help patients who may not otherwise be able to undergo open surgery.
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