
Lakshminarayan Yerra MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
1501 Kings Hwy Shreveport LA, 71103About
Dr. Lakshminarayan Yerra is a cardiologist practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Yerra specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Yerra also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University of Delhi / Maulana Azad Medical College 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Lakshminarayan Yerra MD's Practice location
Lakshminarayan Yerra MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Yerra
Recommended Articles
- How is Congestive Heart Failure Diagnosed?
Congestive heart failure is known as a chronic condition where the heart fails to pump blood as well as it should. In the case of a heart failure, the doctor will use various methods to diagnose if you have had one. Want to know how they do it? Here are the basics:The diagnosis of any illness or...
- What Is a CPK Lab Test?
What is creatine phosphokinase (CPK)?Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) is an enzyme, which is predominantly present in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscles. Converting creatine into phosphate is the main task of this enzyme. The cells of the body then quickly consume or burn this phosphate and use it...
- Does an Enlarged Heart Affect Health?
Enlarged heart or cardiomegaly is an indication of an underlying condition rather than a disease in itself. Enlargement makes the heart work harder than normal and weakens the heart muscles after a period of time. An enlarged heart has a number of causes including hypertension and coronary artery...
- How Does your Triglyceride Level Affect You?
Triglycerides are produced as a product of breakdown of fats. It is also produced from carbohydrates to be stored as energy. Triglycerides are generally stored in fat cells and released when needed.The healthy range or normal level of triglycerides in the body is less than 150 milligrams per...
- The Difference Between Arteries and Veins
Through closed vessels the closed circulatory system transports blood. This includes the arteries, veins, and the capillaries. Blood vessels that start from the heart are arteries and vessels that carry blood back to the heart are veins.ArteriesArteries are located deep in the body and have thick...
- Natural Trans Fats May Not Negatively Affect Your Heart
Trans fats can be classified as natural and man-made. Natural trans fats are found in beef, pork, lamb, and dairy products. Man-made trans fats are used to increase the shelf life of many products, and these fats are found to increase the risk of heart disease and clogging the arteries. According to...
Nearby Providers
- Abdulrahman Abdulbaki MD1501 Kings Hwy Shreveport LA 71103
- Iqbal Singh MD1455 E. Bert Kouns Shreveport LA 71105
- Paul R Stafford MD1800 E 70th St Shreveport LA 71105
- Sujata T Agnani M.D.One Saint Mary Place Shreveport LA 71101
- Kavit A Desouza M.D.1501 Kings Hwy Shreveport LA 71103
- Enrique Jimenez M.D.1453 E BERT KOUN LOOP STE 112 SHREVEPORT LA 71105
Nearest Hospitals
WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTERl
2600 GREENWOOD ROAD SHREVEPORT LA 71103SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENl
3100 SAMFORD AVENUE SHREVEPORT LA 71103GEISINGER - COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTERl
1822 MULBERRY STREET SCRANTON PA 18510WILKES-BARRE GENERAL HOSPITALl
575 NORTH RIVER STREET WILKES-BARRE PA 18764GEISINGER WYOMING VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERl
1000 EAST MOUNTAIN BOULEVARD WILKES BARRE PA 18711