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Learn all about the cardiology clinic at Lovelace Women's Hospital. To schedule an appointment, call 505.727.2727.

Dr. Enoch Agunanne of New Mexico Heart Insitute/Lovelace Medical Group covers the ins and outs of cardiovascular tests: when you need one and what they diagnosis.

Did you know that high blood pressure can affect your heart health? Diana Kaufman, FNP of New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group explains it all in this video!

Join Dr. Mridula Rai, cardiologist with New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group, as she discusses the causes, symptoms and prevention of heart attacks.

Celebrate National Heart Month with us!

“Having a sibling means you are never truly alone here.” – Roar, 10 years old

In honor of February being National Heart Month, Lovelace Women’s Hospital dietician teaches us what types of food can help us eat a healthy diet and which foods we should try to limit. Click here for some tips on heart-healthy snacks!

“Her urine test came back dirty. She is a drug user.”

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“She tested positive for an illegal substance. She may have substance use disorder.”

Pregnancy is a unique time for mom and baby. Women generally self-seek medical advice during pregnancy, making it an optimal time to start healthy habits. It’s even better to have a healthy heart before conception, however, starting anytime is better than not starting at all.

ALBUQUERQUE – February 8, 2021 – Lovelace Women’s Hospital is now performing single-dose radiation therapy for breast cancer that demonstrates the same efficacy as traditional 6-week radiotherapy and is significantly more convenient and less stressful for patients. Calvin Ridgeway, MD, a surgical oncologist, now performs the procedure at Lovelace Women’s Hospital, the only hospital in New Mexico offering this Targeted Intraoperative Radiotherapy (TARGIT-IORT) using the Intrabeam® System from ZEISS.