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Two smiling men pose for a photo in a hallway at the Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Opelousas, Louisiana. The man on the left is wearing blue medical scrubs and has a name badge. The man on the right is wearing a purple polo shirt with a yellow logo. An exit sign is visible on the ceiling behind them.

August 19, 2024

Breathing Easy Again After Pulmonary Embolism: Brent’s Story
A concerned woman is being examined by a doctor using a stethoscope in a clinical setting, with educational anatomy posters in the background.

March 26, 2024

Overcoming a Widowmaker: Pennie’s Journey
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October 30, 2023

Healthy Resolutions From a Vein Doctor in Baton Rouge
Larry Yarborough, a patient who received treatment for peripheral artery disease at CIS

November 30, 2021

Traveling 2,500 Miles to Walk Again
Two healthcare professionals in white coats posing with a patient in a cardiology clinic, with an educational poster of the heart's anatomy in the background.

May 4, 2021

Fixing a Hole in Her Heart: Shannon’s Story
A cardiologist and a patient wearing face masks during a consultation at the Cardiovascular Institute of the South.

November 2, 2020

Joyce Dodds’ Story: The First Deep Venous Arterialization in Baton Rouge
A healthcare professional examining a patient's knee, possibly assessing for injury or pain related to cardiovascular health at the Cardiovascular Institute of the South.

May 29, 2020

Peripheral Vascular Disease & The Importance of Early Detection
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July 22, 2019

Less Invasive Ventricular Enhancement: Linda’s Story
Illustration of a human heart focusing on Heart Health, with an emphasis on the coronary arteries and a cross-sectional view of a clogged artery.

October 22, 2018

Chronic Total Occlusions: Causes and Treatments

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