
Lakeview Regional Emergency Care
When Seconds count, count on us. Lakeview Regional is prepared to manage any emergency 24-hours per day, seven days a week
Learn MoreWhen Seconds count, count on us. Lakeview Regional is prepared to manage any emergency 24-hours per day, seven days a week
Learn MoreStanding at the forefront of advanced treatment options, we treat patients with world-class cardiac and vascular services.
Learn MoreProud to bring professional therapy services and some of the top orthopedic doctors to Covington, LA.
Learn MoreOffering a full range of services for the acute treatment of a stroke, which can be life-threatening if not quickly diagnosed.
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Last Updated: February 13th, 2012
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Read MoreEKG may be needed to check for the size of the heart chambers, or to check for abnormal rhythms. It may also be used to check for any decreased blood flow to the heart.
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Read MoreIn about 50 percent of the cases of carotid artery blockages, a carotid artery stent can be placed into the groin by an interventional cardiologist in a cardiac catheterization lab. In more severe ...
Read MoreAortic aneurysms develop slowly over time and almost never have any symptoms. If an aneurysm is near the skin, it may be a visible, painful and throbbing mass.
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