About
Dr. Stephen P Laguardia is a cardiovascular doctor in Marrero, Louisiana, board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas, completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Miami, and finished a cardiovascular fellowship with the University of Tennessee and an interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Rochester.
Dr. Laguardia treats patients with conditions including congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. His procedures include nuclear stress test, stress test, electrocardiogram, transthoracic echocardiogram and heart failure management. He performs diagnostic coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty and coronary stents, and has extensive experience in trans-radial coronary, structural heart and peripheral vascular interventions. Dr. Laguardia practices at New Orleans Physician Services and West Jefferson Medical Center, and speaks English.
Conditions Treated
- Atrial fibrillation (rapid, irregular heart rhythm)
- Congestive heart failure
- Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Chest pain
- Coronary artery disease
- Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol/triglycerides)
- Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Specialized Treatments
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Myocardial strain imaging
- Stress test
- Heart failure management
- Nuclear stress test
- Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Louisiana
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.