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Treatments
 Drs. Jones, DeWitt and Cable are committed to innovation, pioneering many of the latest advancements in cardiovascular and thoracic surgical care in the CenLa region.
| Patient Care
 When patients need evaluation or surgery for cardiovascular health concerns, there's more to consider than their physical health.
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About Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. Almost 700,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. each year.
| Heart Disease FAQs
Heart disease is a term that includes several more specific heart conditions. The most common heart disease in the US is coronary artery disease (CAD).
| Conditions
Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by the liver or consumed in certain foods. It is needed by the body, and the liver makes enough for the body's needs.
| Other Conditions and Related Terms
Chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. Angina may feel like pressure or a squeezing pain in the chest.
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Meet Our Physicians |
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Gary P. Jones, MD, FACS
 "I believe in giving patients the best surgical care. To me that means a combination of compassionate, high-touch care combined with the best of the high-technology tools at our disposal."
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R. Chance DeWitt, MD
 "I care a great deal about my patients and treat them as I would treat my family. In the vast majority of my patients, I can correct defects in their heart and improve their quality of life."
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David G. Cable, MD
 "Cardiac surgery remains one of the most demanding specialties in medicine. I entered this field because I wanted my life to count, to matter. I wanted my efforts to change people's lives."
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Behavioral Factors
Tobacco use increases the risk of heart disease and heart attack. Cigarette smoking promotes atherosclerosis and increases the levels of blood clotting factors, such as fibrinogen.
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Other Factors
Heart disease can run in the family. Genetic factors likely play some role in high blood pressure, heart disease, and other vascular conditions.
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Contact Us
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Committed to quality care and innovation, pioneering many of the latest advancements in cardiovascular and thoracic surgical care. 
At Louisiana Cardiovascular & Thoracic Institute's Vascular Diagnostic Lab, our expertise, state-of-the-art technology and service-minded approach encourages physicians throughout the central Louisiana region.
Our newest advancement in patient care is endovascular laser therapy. There's new hope for the 80 million Americans with varicose veins or superficial reflux of the greater saphenous veins.
