Comprehensive Care

Heart care is more than just the heart. Nearly 70% of cardiac patients have additional health problems.

In addition, some patients present what is believed to be cardiac-type symptoms only to discover a pulmonary, gastrointestinal, or other type of disorder. Cardiovascular specialist Dr. Gary Collins is experienced in these cases.

"The typical heart patient is older and suffers from other medical problems," Dr. Gary Collins, observes. "It is not unusual for this patient to have carotid disease, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes and multiple other disease processes. Many times neither the patient nor the physician is aware of the extent of the problems until he or she is in the hospital being diagnosed and treated for the heart ailment. I believe the proper approach to medical care requires the coordination of multiple disciplines of medicine, nursing care and technology available only in full service hospitals."

Baptist Health Heart Institute combines the finest cardiovascular care in the state with Arkansas’ most comprehensive hospital, Baptist Health. Choosing Baptist Health Heart Institute insures quick access to many of the state’s finest specialists in all areas of medicine. In addition, you have Baptist Health’s experienced and award-winning nurses and technical staff at your side.

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"I believe the proper approach to the medical care requires the coordination of multiple disciplines of medicine, nursing care and technology available only in full service hospitals."

— Dr. Gary Collins