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 Show for VAMC Facilities Show 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 Show for VAMC Facilities Show 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 Appointment intro text Use default text Appointment lead-in default 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 Street address Use the facility's street address? On Address United States Hours Provide specific hours for this service 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
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 Show for VAMC Facilities Show 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 Appointment intro text Use default text Appointment lead-in default 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 Street address Use the facility's street address? On Address United States Hours Provide specific hours for this service 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
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 Show for VAMC Facilities Show 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.