Heart & Vascular
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for
more than 600,000 deaths each year. Our goal at Baton Rouge General’s
Heart Center is to reduce that number by saving and improving the lives
of as many heart patients as possible. With our recent multi-million dollar
expansion of heart and vascular services, and a growing community of heart
specialists, Baton Rouge General brings together comprehensive heart and
vascular services under one roof.
What We Offer
Our team of cardiologists, surgeons, radiologists and vascular specialists
ensure that our patients receive the most advanced treatments known to
medicine. We offer:
- State-of-the-art diagnostic imaging technology and testing
- An advanced cardiac catheterization lab
- Dedicated heart operating rooms
- Hybrid operating suite for minimally invasive interventions
-
24-hour
Emergency Room
- Comprehensive stroke services
- Fully monitored intensive care and telemetry units
- Cardiovascular recovery area
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Inpatient & outpatient
cardiac rehabilitation programs
- Limbs for Life program
- Screenings and early detection
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Prevention programs, including a
Smoking Cessation course
Awards and Accolades
Our heart and vascular program has received many state, regional and national
accolades, including:
- Certification as a Chest Pain Center - Joint Commission, 2017
- Certification as a Primary Stroke Center - American Heart Association/American
Stroke Association, 2016
- Top Performer Hospital for Heart Attack and Heart Failure - Joint Commission
- #1 in the State for Heart Failure Treatment - CareChex, 2015, 2016, 2017
- #1 in the State for Heart Attack Treatment - CareChex, 2015, 2016
- #1 in Greater Baton Rouge for Vascular Surgery - CareChex, 2015
- 5-star rated for Treatment of Heart Failure - Healthgrades, 2015, 2016
- #1 in Greater Baton Rouge for Stroke Care – CareChex, 2016