Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi

08/02/2025

BLOODLINES, MISSISSIPPI draws inspiration from the groundbreaking legacy of Nobel Laureates Frederick G. Banting and John Macleod—whose discovery of insulin transformed diabetes care—and Werner Forssmann, whose pioneering work in heart catheterization paved the way for modern angiography.

Yet today, the very patients who need these innovations most—those with diabetes and peripheral artery disease (PAD)—are too often denied angiography or revascularization before facing a life-altering amputation. This is not just a gap in care; it’s a preventable epidemic.

This legacy fuels the mission of : to disrupt the status quo, end unnecessary amputations, and chart a new path forward in PAD treatment—one rooted in access, equity, and evidence-based care.

08/02/2025

We are honored to be featured by GRAMMY Museum Mississippi and sincerely thank you for spotlighting our business. Your support not only highlights the work we do but also reinforces the importance of collaboration within our community. We look forward to continuing to serve and make a positive impact together!

Special thank you to Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi for your support of GRAMMY Museum Mississippi and our mission of music education! We appreciate the support from our community!

Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi (CVSCM)is a mission driven cardiology clinic in Cleveland and Clarksdale, Mississippi, founded in 2015 by Dr. Foluso Fakorede to fight health disparities and expand access to quality cardiovascular care in underserved communities.

CVSCM treats various types of cardiovascular diseases from hypertension, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and cardiac arrhythmias utilizing evidence-based practices. There is a hyperfocus on early detection and treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD), using aggressive screening and interventions to reduce major limb amputations by 88% from 2015-2019.

We utilize a community-centered care model by providing patient education on insurance, financial literacy, with a full compliment of staff for support, and deliver outreach through schools, churches, and civic groups.

Dr. Foluso Fakorede also serves as CEO and a national advocate-testifying before Congress on PAD, earning American Heart Association’s Louis B. Russell Jr. Award in 2023 and serving on multiple advisory boards to promote health equity.

CVSCM’s two office locations serving the Mississippi delta; focused on addressing social determinants of health like (transportation, insurance literacy, and access to affordable quality care to reach at-risk populations in the Mississippi Delta.

Our Mission will always be to promote clinical excellence and proactive community engagement to eliminate systemic barriers to care.

07/29/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨
Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi is looking for a Full-Time Medical Assistant to join our team! If you’re passionate about patient care and thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting, we want to hear from you.

✅ Competitive Pay
✅ Great Benefits Package (Health, Vision, Dental, 401K)
✅ Supportive, mission-driven team

📩 Send your resume to Kaylen.cvscm@gmail.com today!

07/25/2025

This past week was humbling—journeying from Chicago (NMA Limb Preservation) to Dallas (APMA Disparities Plenary lecture), I was reminded why this fight is urgent. Sleep can wait.

From rural isolation and structural urbanism to systemic failures, limb loss in underserved communities isn’t just clinical—it’s deeply economical and human. Proud to stand with leaders, clinicians, navigators, and changemakers pushing for real change.

Grateful for packed rooms, bold conversations, and the intentional leadership of The National Medical Association & American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), who’ve made amputation prevention central to their platforms.

Shoutout to my brother, the powerhouse moderator William Harris IV for making sure disparities led—not followed—the agenda.

To every attendee who asked a question, shared a story, or leaned into uncomfortable truths—thank you for showing up.

The collaborative mission is clear. The fight continues!

07/25/2025

We are proud to see Dr. Foluso Fakorede lending his voice to this vital conversation on health equity and PAD awareness. His work continues to shine a light on the disparities faced by underserved communities—and what it truly means to save lives and limbs.

07/21/2025

🎥 Live Now!
Tune in as our very own Dr. Foluso Fakorede presents shortly during this important livestream hosted by the NMA Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Section. Don’t miss his powerful insights on health equity, PAD awareness, and the urgent work happening in underserved communities.

07/18/2025

🎬 East Coast Premiere!
We’re honored to announce that Bloodlines, Mississippi—directed by Crystal Kayiza—is screening at the 2025 BlackStar Film Festival as part of the “Galvanize” shorts program!

This powerful short film brings urgent attention to the overlooked crisis of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

🗓 In-Person Screening: August 3 | 7:30 PM | Wilma Theater
💻 Virtual Screening: August 3 | 10:30 PM

🎟️ Learn more and grab your tickets at http://blackstarfest.org/films


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07/04/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! 🎆
Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi and Fusion Vascular will be closed today in observance of Independence Day and will reopen on Monday, July 7th.
We hope you enjoy a safe and joyful holiday with your family and friends!

07/01/2025

Thank you to the New Covenant M. B. Church family for an engaging and entertaining discussion about heart and vascular health! 🙏🏾❤️
Back to the basics of community engagement — inform to transform.

Grateful for the opportunity to connect, share, and serve. Together, we’re taking steps to build healthier community here in the Delta, one conversation at a time.

06/27/2025

Let’s Talk: Men’s Heart and Vascular Health
Join us for an important community conversation on men’s cardiovascular wellness, featuring guest speaker Dr. Foluso Fakorede of Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi.

📅 Monday, June 30, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Fellowship Hall – New Covenant M.B. Church

✅ Free blood pressure screenings
🥤 Lite refreshments will be served

Presented by the Health Ministry of New Covenant M.B. Church as part of our commitment to improving the health of our community. All are welcome!

06/19/2025

Today, we honor Juneteenth — a powerful reminder that freedom was delayed for far too many, and that the fight for equity must never rest.

Here in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, where history runs deep and disparities still persist, we recommit ourselves to health justice and access for all.

At CVSCM and Fusion Vascular, we see Juneteenth not just as a day of remembrance, but as a call to action — to ensure that no one is left behind, that every leg is valued, every life protected, and every voice heard.

🖤❤️💚 Freedom. Equity. Legacy.
Association of Black Cardiologists

06/19/2025

Today, we honor Juneteenth — a powerful reminder of freedom, justice, and resilience.
Observed on June 19th, Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates the enduring strength and contributions of Black Americans. It is a day to reflect on our nation’s history and recommit to the ongoing work of equity and justice.

In observance of this important day, our clinics will be closed today and will reopen on June 20th. Thank you for your understanding as we pause to honor and reflect.