HeartSense

04/16/2026

Mitral regurgitation occurs when the mitral valve doesn’t close properly, causing blood to leak backward in the heart. The good news? There are effective treatment options depending on severity:

MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
Medications may help manage symptoms and reduce strain on the heart.

MITRAL VALVE REPAIR
A surgical procedure to fix the existing valve and restore proper function.

MITRAL VALVE REPLACEMENT
Surgery to replace the damaged valve with a mechanical or tissue valve.

MITRACLIP
A minimally invasive option commonly used for selected patients who are poor surgical candidates or who meet guideline-based criteria.

Your heart is unique. Talk to your healthcare provider to understand your condition and determine the best treatment approach for you.

04/07/2026

🩺 Would you know if you had a heart condition? 🩺

In our recent findings, more than 50% of individuals identified with a structural heart condition were not engaged with the healthcare system.

This World Health Day, we’re reminded that early detection isn’t always accessible to everyone. At HeartSense, we’re working to change that by bringing heart screenings directly into communities — in trusted, familiar spaces.

Early detection changes outcomes.
Access changes lives.

Thank you to our partners, supporters, and dedicated team members who make our impact possible.

03/27/2026

Today our focus is on Mitral Regurgitation

Mitral regurgitation happens when the mitral valve doesn’t close properly, causing blood to leak backward from the left ventricle into the left atrium instead of moving forward to the body.

According to the American College of Cardiology, mitral regurgitation affects over 4 million Americans and is the most common valvular heart disease in the U.S.

Symptoms may include:
• Shortness of breath (especially with activity or lying down)
• Fatigue or reduced energy
• Heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat
• Swelling in the legs or feet
• Rapid or pounding heartbeat

Many people have no symptoms early on—making early detection key.

Stay tuned to learn about treatment options and when to seek care.

03/20/2026

HeartSense is proud to provide free heart screenings at tomorrow's American College of Cardiology New Orleans Health Fair. 🩺

🗓 Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Treme Recreation Community Center
900 N. Villere St., New Orleans, LA

Stop by, get screened, and take a proactive step toward your heart health.

Learn more: https://www.acc.org/HealthFair

03/11/2026

HeartSense is proud to provide free heart screenings at today's TRIAD Senior Citizen Workshop in Arnaudville!

🗓 Wednesday, March 11, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 102 Pine Street, Arnaudville, LA 70512

Join us and learn more about your heart health today!

03/09/2026

Today we celebrate the strength, leadership, and impact of women everywhere.

At HeartSense, we are especially grateful for the women who serve as community health advocates, students, clinicians, and leaders working to advance heart health in underserved communities. Their dedication is helping bring education, early detection, and life-saving screenings to those who might otherwise go without care.

Heart disease remains a leading cause of death for women, yet too many cases go undiagnosed until it’s too late. Through community-based outreach and innovative screening programs, HeartSense is working to change that—one screening, one conversation, and one life at a time.

03/04/2026

Aortic stenosis is treatable.

Now that we’ve explained what aortic stenosis is, let’s look at the treatment options.
When the aortic valve becomes severely narrowed, there are two primary treatment approaches:

• TAVR — a minimally invasive procedure where a new valve is placed inside the existing valve.

• SAVR — open-heart surgery where the diseased valve is removed and replaced.

Both procedures are designed to restore blood flow from the heart.

02/27/2026

Grateful to the Louisiana Blue Foundation for spotlighting HeartSense’s work to close gaps in cardiovascular care.

Structural heart disease remains underdiagnosed in at-risk communities. Expanding access requires strong partnerships and community-based screening. Thank you for investing in our impact across Louisiana.

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02/25/2026

Valvular heart disease occurs when one or more of the heart’s valves do not open or close properly, disrupting normal blood flow.

Today, we’re focusing on Aortic Stenosis — one of the most common forms of valve disease. Aortic stenosis is the narrowing of the aortic valve, which restricts blood flow from the heart to the body.

Approximately 1.6 million U.S. adults aged 60 and older are affected. Yet symptoms often emerge slowly, making them easy to dismiss as normal aging.

Common symptoms may include:
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty walking short distances
• Heart palpitations (rapid or irregular heartbeat)
• Dizziness or light-headedness
• Swollen ankles or feet

02/23/2026

Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day may have been yesterday — but the conversation cannot end there.

Nearly 7 million Americans are living with heart valve disease.¹
The prevalence increases significantly with age:
• Approximately 2% of adults age 65 and older
• More than 10% of adults age 75 and older

Many individuals may not experience symptoms until the disease has progressed.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll continue to explore the types, symptoms, and treatment options for valvular heart disease — and why early detection matters.

Awareness is important.
Understanding risk — and expanding access — changes outcomes.

02/18/2026

February is Heart Month — and awareness is only the starting point.

While national mortality statistics are well known, the burden of undiagnosed structural heart disease in community settings is often underestimated — particularly in populations disconnected from routine specialty care.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 1 in every 5 deaths.¹ But what those numbers don’t show is how many individuals are living with heart conditions that have never been identified.

In our community screening initiatives, we have found that more than 50% of individuals identified with a structural heart condition were not engaged with the healthcare system.

Early detection changes outcomes.
Access changes trajectories.

02/08/2026

I’m proud to be part of Team Vikki and to support heart health awareness through Rosebud
Heart disease impacts so many families, and being connected to a movement focused on education, prevention, and community care truly matters. I’m honored to stand with Vikki and help amplify the importance of heart health.
Together, we’re raising