Heart Disease in Louisiana (1984)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1984-02-10
Duration: 00:10:14
Subjects: Health | Heart Disease | Stroke | Exercise
Contributors:
- Johnson, Ken Reporter
- Jacobs, Benjamin Interviewee
- Glancy, Luke Interviewee
- Kelly, James Interviewee
- Ochsner, Alton, Jr. Interviewee
Description
This segment from the February 10, 1984, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Ken Johnson’s report on heart disease in Louisiana. This report covers: the symptoms of heart disease; the risk factors; the importance of diet and exercise; and the warning signs of a heart attack and stroke. Johnson interviews: Dr. Benjamin Jacobs, a cardiologist; Dr. Luke Glancy, a cardiologist; Dr. James Kelly of the Tulane Medical Center; and Dr. Alton Ochsner, Jr., a vascular surgeon.