Heart and Vascular Institute
When it comes to matters of heart health, your heart’s in the right place at Our Lady of the Lake’s Heart & Vascular Institute. Our cardiovascular experts are regional leaders, committed to preventing heart disease and bringing you the latest and most effective treatments.
Elite Treatment, Compassionate Care
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We provide patient-focused, collaborative surgical care that keeps our patient outcomes among the highest in Louisiana.
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Our Lady of the Lake was recently named an American College of Cardiology HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence, the highest designation available for quality heart care
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Each of our patients receives a customized care plan for their unique health needs.
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Our team consistently achieves lower readmission rates than the national average.
Minimally Invasive, Outstanding Results
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We are Louisiana’s leader in advanced heart valve repairs, such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and MitraClip.
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We perform blockage-clearing balloon angioplasties faster than the national average, resulting in less loss of heart muscle and more saved lives.
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On average, our patients spend 1.5 fewer days in the hospital, reducing costs and medical complications.
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Our team is continually named the regional leader in cryoablations for treating atrial fibrillation (AFib)
Heart and Vascular Institute
Heart & Vascular Institute brings the highest level of patient care in a single, healing environment.
Health Esteem
Learn the little things you can do – no matter who you are – to improve your health and feel better about your life.
Start with your heart.
According to the American Heart Association projections show that by 2035, 45% of adults in the U.S. will live with some form of cardiovascular disease. However, an estimated 80% of cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke are preventable through education and small changes to our daily routine.
Vascular Disease
Do you know the difference between carotid and peripheral artery disease?
Awards, Recognitions, and Achievements
2018:
- American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) Chest Pain Center Accreditation (2018) - Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center recently received the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) Chest Pain Center Accreditation. 8th center in the country to receive this accreditation.
- American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Accreditation - Recognized as the first facility in Louisiana to be awarded their Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Accreditation after a rigorous onsite evaluation of the healthcare team’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients experiencing a variety of heart complications.
2019:
- American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) Heart Failure Accreditation - Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center received the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) Heart Failure Accreditation.
- 2019 Heart Failure Silver Quality Achievement Award – Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Silver Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring heart failure patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines founded in the latest scientific evidence.
- 2019 Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award – Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With the Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite Plus. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to providing the most appropriate stroke treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
- Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care by Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- The American College of Cardiology’s HeartCARE Center: National Distinction of Excellence - Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center is one of only 23 institutions to receive the National Distinction of Excellence.