Why choose Ochsner Health for your cardiology care?
At the John Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute, we understand that the essence of a fulfilling life, encompassing passions, cherished moments and goal achievements, hinges significantly on the health of your heart. Our dedicated teamof cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, vascular surgeons and more uses state-of-the-art treatments to help patients reach their potential by improving or maintaining heart health. Trusted by individuals from Louisiana, Mississippi and beyond, our institute offers comprehensive care for heart disease and related conditions.
What sets us apart for heart and vascular care? We’ve been a pioneer in this field for decades, starting with performing the first heart transplant in the region in 1970. We also performed the region’s first pediatric heart transplant and first total artificial heart implant, implanted a pacemaker in the youngest patient on record, invented percutaneous atrial septal defect closure, and led the way in using a smartwatch to help manage high blood pressure.
From using digital technology to monitor blood pressure and performing the latest minimally invasive procedures in our cardiac catheterization laboratory to conducting research into all aspects of cardiovascular care, the John OchsnerHeart & Vascular Institute remains committed to advancing patient care. Whether you’re looking to reduce your heart disease risk or require treatment for persistent cardiovascular issues, rest assured that your heart is under expert care at Ochsner Health.
At the John Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute, we care for patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, including:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm — swelling in the aorta, one of the body’s major arteries
- Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), including atrial fibrillation
- Cardiogenic shock — a medical emergency due to insufficient blood flow to the brain and organs
- Chronic total occlusion — complete blockage of an artery in the heart
- Congenital heart disease— structural heart abnormalities that are present at birth
- Coronary artery disease
- Critical limb ischemia — significant blockages in arteries outside the heart
- Heart disease and stroke risk factors, including hypertension (high blood pressure) and unhealthy cholesterol levels
- Heart failure
- Peripheral vascular disease (peripheral artery disease) — narrowing of blood vessels outside the heart, often in the legs
- Pulmonary hypertension — high blood pressure affecting the lungs
- Restenosis — narrowing of a heart artery previously treated with angioplasty or stenting
- Structural heart disease, including diseases of the heart valves
To develop an effective treatment plan, we need an accurate diagnosis. That’s why we offer a variety of noninvasive diagnostic options, including:
- Cardiac catheterization
- Cardiac CT
- Cardiac MRI
- Echocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram
- Holter monitoring
- Nuclear stress testing (positron emission tomography testing)
From medications and minimally invasive procedures to complex surgery, our team offers the full range of treatments and services for cardiovascular disease, including:
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Heart failure management
- Heart transplants
- Interventional cardiology, including angioplasty, stenting and other nonsurgical treatments
- Management of high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels
- Mechanical circulatory support devices, which help the heart function for patients awaiting a heart transplant or those who aren’t eligible for one
- Medication therapy for cardiac amyloidosis, an accumulation of abnormal proteins in the heart
- Pediatric cardiology and pediatric heart transplant
- Percutaneous coronary intervention, a type of stenting, for chronic total occlusion
- Procedures to treat aortic disease
- RADIANCE Clinical Trial Program
- Treatment for arrhythmias, including medications, implantable devices and surgery
- Treatment for congenital heart disease in adults and children, including cardiac catheterization and surgery
- Valve disease care, including a variety of surgical and minimally invasive treatments
- Vascular and endovascular surgery
- Vascular medicine
Ochsner's consultative cardiology team is led by experienced, highly trained cardiologists, all with a wealth of experience second to none in the region. They use their knowledge and expertise to provide comprehensive cardiovascular services. The consultative cardiology team at Ochsner:
- Works closely with each patient's referring physician to devise an individual care plan
- Coordinates with Ochsner sub specialists to provide world-class care for complex cases
- Offers second opinions to both self-referred and physician-referred patients
- Manages the day-to-day aspects of heart disease
- Provides preoperative cardiac assessment for organ transplant patients
- Consults with oncology specialists in Ochsner's Cardio-Oncology Clinic to prevent and minimize cardiovascular issues that arise from cancer treatment
Consultative cardiologists frequently treat patients with:
- Coronary heart disease (atherosclerosis)
- Congestive heart failure
- Hyperlipidemia (elevated cholesterol)
- Hypertension
- Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats and rapid heartbeats)
- Peripheral vascular disease (leg pain with walking)
- Valvular heart disease
Consultative cardiology is a key component of the Ochsner Hypertension Digital Medicine Program. Patients with complicated and hard-to-treat hypertension often find the solutions they seek at Ochsner. This program utilizes advanced wireless technology to help patients manage and treat high blood pressure.
Providing top-notch heart care involves a team of experts working together to create personalized treatment plans for each patient. That's why at the John Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute, we focus on having a variety of specialists and subspecialists collaborating to ensure the best care possible.
Our doctors work together at every step of your care journey, whether it's preventing heart issues, managing existing conditions, or handling complex cases that require surgery. Multidisciplinary care takes a variety of forms. In our approach to care, we have specialized clinics such as the Women’s Heart Clinic and Cardio-Oncology Clinic, that offer multispecialty care tailored to specific needs.
When you visit us with heart concerns, you'll often start by consulting with one of our clinical cardiologists. These doctors play a crucial role in coordinating your care, working with your primary physician, managing your heart health and referring you to specialists when needed.
Our depth of experience and expertise make the John Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute a leading destination for cardiovascular care, including heart transplants. We’re one of a small number of institutions in the U.S. to have performed more than 1,000 transplants. In addition, we’ve performed more than 2,000 transcatheter aortic valve replacements, and we have the region’s largest comprehensive center for management of arrhythmias.
- named Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans a “High Performing” hospital for 2024-2025 in Aortic Valve Surgery (AVR), Heart Bypass Surgery, Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) treatment, Heart Attack and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
- The American College of Cardiology awarded the John Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute its Transcatheter Valve Certification and Electrophysiology Accreditation.
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Cardiologists diagnose and treat conditions that affect the heart. Vascular physicians diagnose and treat conditions of the blood vessels outside the heart.
Cardiologists can recommend a variety of healthy lifestyle changes, including quitting smoking, following a heart-healthy eating plan, increasing physical activity, and getting to and maintaining a healthy weight. For some people, blood pressure medication may be necessary to supplement healthy lifestyle changes. Cardiologists can prescribe a variety of medicines to help treat high blood pressure.
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