Understanding Paravalvular Leaks: How One Procedure "Flipped a Switch" for Fred

Understanding Paravalvular Leaks: How One Procedure "Flipped a Switch" for Fred

Author: Cardiovascular Institute of the South July 28, 2026 Duration: 14:31
Fred knew something was wrong. Constantly drained, short of breath, and still not feeling better after his heart valve replacement, he knew something wasn't right. Then Dr. Phillip Smith at CIS in Baton Rouge and Zachary found the cause: a paravalvular leak. One minimally invasive procedure "flipped a switch," helping Fred avoid another open-heart surgery and get back to feeling like himself. On this episode of The Cardiovascular Pulse, hear Fred's story and learn from Dr. Smith about paraval...

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 19

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Food is Medicine - Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:34
Dr. Satish Gadi, interventional cardiologist and vascular specialist at CIS in Baton Rouge and Prairieville, shares lifestyle tips to improve your overall cardiovascular health and well-being, including exercise, movemen…
Food is Medicine - Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:29
Dr. Satish Gadi, interventional cardiologist and vascular specialist at CIS in Baton Rouge and Prairieville, dives into what a heart-healthy diet really looks like - and how food, nutrition, and lifestyle impact our over…
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Explained [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:06
Dr. Kanwar Singh, electrophysiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Houma and Thibodaux, Louisiana, explains atrial fibrillation (AFib), including its causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options s…
Is It Okay? Everyday Heart Myths Explained [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:37
Dr. Ahmad Jabbar, interventional cardiologist and vascular specialist, breaks down common heart myths and shares what’s safe, what’s risky, and what your heart really wants you to know. Visit www.cardio.com for more info…
Treating Vein Disease [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:02
Learn about vein disease and the treatment options available at CIS with interventional cardiologist and vascular specialist Dr. Amit Amin. Visit www.cardio.com for more information or to schedule an appointment with one…
What Your Legs Are Trying to Tell You: Understanding Vein Disease [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:19
Interventional cardiologist and vascular specialist Dr. Scott Joransen breaks down vein disease - what it is, what causes it, and the warning signs and risk factors to look out for. Visit www.cardio.com for more informat…
Understanding Peripheral Artery Disease [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:40
Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Pradeep Nair breaks down Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - what it is, what causes it, the warning signs, risk factors, and the many ways it can be prevented and treated. Visit www.cardio.…
The Connection Between Hypertension and Stroke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:08
Interventional cardiologist Dr. Jennifer Rodriguez breaks down the link between hypertension and stroke, sharing expert insights and prevention strategies. Visit www.cardio.com for more information or to schedule an appo…