Understanding When Heart Disease Requires Surgery

Heart surgery is one of the most common medical procedures performed each year, but the experience is new to each patient. Two CHI St. Vincent heart surgeons answers some common questions about when heart disease requires surgery and what recovery looks like.

When Does Heart Disease Require Surgery?

CHI St. Vincent cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Michael Bauer answers some common questions about when heart disease requires surgery and what that path looks like.

Q&A: Understanding Joint Pain and Knee Replacement Surgery

Regardless of the cause for joint pain, Dr. Robert Olive Jr. shares steps to manage the pain and provide relief before considering knee replacement surgery.

Understanding Angina and Nitroglycerin Use

When it comes to angina, one of the most common types of chest pain, Dr. Oyidie Igbokidi says it's essential for patients to understand their treatment options, particularly the use of nitroglycerin.

The Importance of Annual Mammograms

Dr. Sirinya Prasertvit with the CHI St. Vincent Little Rock Diagnostic Clinic answers some of the most common questions about the importance of mammograms in detecting breast cancer.

Stress And Your Heart Health

High levels of stress can lead to a number of cardiac disorders. Dr. Thomas Wallace, a cardiologist with the CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute, answers common questions about the impact of stress on your heart.