Heart Institute
CHI St. Vincent First in Central AR for Treating Afib with FARAPULSE
We’ve become the first hospital in Central Arkansas to offer FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation System for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (Afib). “We are pleased to have performed the first cardiac ablation procedure in Central Arkansas using the FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation System, a newly-approved device for the treatment of atrial fibrillation in the U.S.… View Full Post
Coworkers Celebrated for Showing “Acts of Humankindness”
Congratulations Katharine Lowe, RN, Amber Thomas, patient services and Rachel Davis, RN, for being awarded the Acts of Humankindness Award recently. This CommonSpirit award recognizes coworkers across the organization who symbolize humankindness and actions go well beyond the norm of compassion or service to humanity. Dr. Patel nominated these Heart Clinic Arkansas coworkers because of… View Full Post
Cardiac Patient Says Dr. Fred Meadors Saved Her Life
Congratulations Dr. Fred Meadors, Cardiovascular Surgeon, for being named an Infirmary Service Hero! Dr. Meadors was nominated for the award by a patient who said he saved their life. The patient said it’s been a little under a year since they met “this angel walking this earth.” They said Dr. Meadors performed surgery on them… View Full Post
Introducing the Hot Springs 2024 AHA Sweethearts
Hot Springs had their first onsite event for the 2024 American Heart Association Sweethearts! The young ladies learned about Early Heart Attack Care or also known as EHAC, heart attack signs and symptoms, prevention, healthy nutrition, dental health, and spent time making heart healthy smoothies with the CHI St. Vincent team. Those helping included Dr. Jason… View Full Post
Heart Institute Celebrates 100th LVAD Implant
The CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute recently celebrated the 100th Ventricular Assist Device implant with the medical team and some patients! LVAD’s are used in place of transplant for people with heart failure by helping the weakened heart pump blood through the body while allowing the patient to go home until they are able to… View Full Post
It’s Heart Month! Join us for a Blood Pressure Screening & Receive a FREE Goody Bag
February is heart month and it’s a time we can all reflect on our heart health to make sure we’re on the right track. This year we are partnering with the Arkansas Health Network to offer blood pressure screening events every Friday for employees! A blood pressure screening only takes 5-10 minutes, so please take… View Full Post
Heart Institute Recognized as First to Enroll Patient in PROACT Xa Clinical Trial
The Heart Institute’s Dr. Thomas Rayburn III, and Lynn Bass have been recognized for their contributions to the PROACT Xa clinical trial and high-priority heart care research. The Heart Institute is working with the cardiac and vascular surgery company CryoLife, Inc. on a trial to answer vital clinical questions in the care of heart patients… View Full Post
Infirmary CVICU, CVSD & Heart Teams Complete Training
The Infirmary’s CVICU, CVSD and Heart teams recently completed their annual competency training. During the week-long training, team members from these units received additional education on the latest updates on the high tech equipment, including ECMO machines, used to serve our patients and the community. The Heart team has more ECMO machines than any other… View Full Post