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Vision
At BAPTIST HEALTH, we believe that healthcare is more than a business;
we feel it is a healing ministry and a personal witness of Christian
faith.
Mission
In keeping with BAPTIST HEALTH's vision, BAPTIST HEALTH Heart Services are dedicated to providing Arkansans with quality, patient-centered care in an environment of Christian compassion and personal concern. Through our Centers of Excellence, Little Rock heart hospital, and other comprehensive heart facilities we offer a full range of interrelated cardiovascular services that meet all the cardiac needs of Arkansans -- from education and prevention to emergency care and diagnostics, from treatment, intervention and transplantation to rehabilitation.
For more than 80 years, the people of Arkansas have looked to BAPTIST HEALTH as a leading Arkansas heart hospital in providing the most advanced cardiovascular technology, combined with the healing touch of caring, compassionate professionals.
Through our Centers of Excellence, BAPTIST HEALTH Heart Services takes pride in offering a full range of care designed to meet all the cardiac needs of the people of Arkansas. We provide 24-hour chest pain centers at all of the BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Centers, along with the latest in diagnostics and interventions as well as heart surgery and transplants.
Multiple Arkansas Heart Clinic Locations
BAPTIST HEALTH Heart Services is dedicated to matters of the heart. We have:
- A team of 58 caring cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons, all leaders in their respective fields.
- The industry's most skilled cardiac nurses and technicians.
- Today's most sophisticated technology.
- Community Education through the Health Management Centers.
Cardiac Support Group
We know after a heart attack or heart procedure, emotions need healing too. If you or your family have been touched by heart disease, come meet with others. By “sharing and caring,” we learn healthy ways to cope with feelings and feel more comfortable in addressing recovery issues.
To register or find out about dates and times, please call BAPTIST HEALTH HealthLine at B-A-P-T-I-S-T (227-8478) or 1-888-B-A-P-T-I-S-T.
Heart Disease - How "at risk" are you?
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New American Heart
Association Cardiovascular Health Assessment Guidelines for
Adults:
These assessments should begin at age 20 |
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Assessment
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Frequency
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| Weight/ BMI/waist circumference | Every 2 years |
| Blood pressure | Every 2 years |
| Pulse | Every 2 years |
| Smoking, diet, physical activity, stress | Every visit |
| Lipid profile | Every 5 years if no other risk factors Every 2 years if other risk factors are present |
| Fasting blood sugar | Every 5 years if no other risk factors Every 2 years if other risk factors are present |
| Global cardiac risk calculation | Calculate on all those age 40 or older and those with 2 or more risk factors |
| * Note - Assessment guidelines are based on American Heart Association recommendations. Guidelines do not take the place of your personal physician's recommendations. | |
All tests recommended by the American Heart Association for risk assessment are included:
Complete Lipid Analysis
Fasting Blood Sugar
Blood Pressure
Body Mass Index
Waist Circumference
Family History
High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
Screening also includes an educational session with Health Educators and Dietitian to learn how to modify your risk. Comprehensive report and results sent to you and to your physician on request. Cost is $40.00. Register by calling the BAPTIST HEALTH Healthline at 501-227-8478 (B-A-P-T-I-S-T). Screening is for both women and men.
Cardiovascular Learning Center
Every day brings exciting new advances in cardiac care and treatment. At BAPTIST HEALTH, we believe it's important to make this information available to patients, their families, and members of the community. The Cardiovascular Learning Center is designed to provided quality information about cardiac disorder, the latest treatment options and procedures, and new medications. It's everything you need to know about the hear in one convenient location. The Cardiovascular Learning Center has a comprehensive library of books and videos available for daily checkout. Topics include:
- Prevention of heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Cholesterol
- Medications
- Cardiac rehab
- Smoking cessation
- Women and heart disease
- A variety of heart procedures and devices
And if you need help with a special question, the Cardiovascular Learning Center is staffed by cardiac professionals during peak hours. You can visit the Cardiovascular Learning Center in the Hickingbotham Outpatient Center, Third Floor 9500 Kanis Road, Little Rock, AR 72205 (on the campus of BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center-Little Rock).
Click on any of these links to learn more about Heart Services at each hospital:
BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center-Little Rock
BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center-North Little Rock
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