Title

Cardiovascular surgery at VA Shreveport health care

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Heart surgery
Description

When treatment of your heart condition calls for surgery, our cardiovascular surgery service offers expert consultation, treatment and care.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
cardiovascularSurgery
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description

Cardiovascular disease refers to conditions that affect the heart or blood vessels. It describes conditions ranging from peripheral artery disease and high blood pressure to heart attacks and strokes. It is the number-one killer of Americans, and the leading cause of hospitalization in the VA health care system. It is also a major cause of disability.

Another reason why cardiovascular disease is particularly important to Veterans is that it is associated with a number of other diseases that often affect them. These include diabetes, spinal cord injuries, and posttraumatic stress disorder. VA’s

Learn more about cardiovascular disease.

Facility descriptions

Cardiovascular surgery - Overton Brooks Veterans' Administration Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Heart surgery
Description

When treatment of your heart condition calls for surgery, our cardiovascular surgery service offers expert consultation, treatment and care.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
cardiovascularSurgery
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

Cardiovascular disease refers to conditions that affect the heart or blood vessels. It describes conditions ranging from peripheral artery disease and high blood pressure to heart attacks and strokes. It is the number-one killer of Americans, and the leading cause of hospitalization in the VA health care system. It is also a major cause of disability.

Another reason why cardiovascular disease is particularly important to Veterans is that it is associated with a number of other diseases that often affect them. These include diabetes, spinal cord injuries, and posttraumatic stress disorder. VA’s

Learn more about cardiovascular disease.

Appointments
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   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
Yes
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
318-990-5366
Label
Cardiovascular Disease
Service location
Address
Address
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United States

Hours
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Hours
Monday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
Yes, display the general facility phone number
Other phone numbers
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
318-990-5366
Label
Service Admin