Liberty Cardiovascular Specialists

05/09/2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want to bring light to the top resources available to the public. 988 is the su***de and crisis hotline available 24 hours a day. This line will get you in contact with local crisis centers available to assist and empower those who need it most. No matter what you are going through, reaching out for help is an important first step.

For more information and additional hotline numbers for different struggles in life, visit https://988lifeline.org/.

05/26/2021

03/31/2021

We are proud to announce that Liberty Hospital has been awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation by The American College of Cardiology.

“Liberty Hospital joins an elite group of health care organizations in achieving Chest Pain Center Accreditation,” said David Feess, president and CEO of Liberty Hospital. “Our excellent team of cardiac and emergency medicine professionals are truly committed to providing leading edge cardiac care to our community.”

Liberty Hospital awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation

02/26/2021

When Larry Blosser experienced severe chest pain during a walk, he contacted primary care physician Dr. Brad Garstang. Within 24 hours Larry underwent testing with invasive cardiologist Dr. Dwarak Soundarraj and the following day had open heart surgery to repair a condition known as a "widowmaker" with cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Michael Gorton. Best of all, Larry says, he didn't have to travel out of the Northland for lifesaving heart care.

02/25/2021

Heart disease is the No. 1 type of birth defect. Some 40,000 babies in the U.S. are born with congenital heart defects, which equals almost 1 percent of U.S. births, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many affected babies are now living longer and healthier lives, the CDC notes, and our babies recently joined the American Heart Association to raise awareness during .

02/22/2021

Sign up today through the Liberty Hospital Foundation to receive Dr. Daniel Dunker’s "Heart to Heart" zoom presentation about heart health in your inbox.

♥️ The Foundation is celebrating Heart month with a special 'Heart to Heart' zoom session with Dr. Daniel Dunker, Liberty Hospital Cardiologist. We hope you will register to join us as Dr. Dunker shares heart health tips and answers frequently asked questions.
👉 Sign up here: http://ow.ly/jl4Z50DGFxU

02/17/2021

It's easy to ignore symptoms of a heart attack. You're too busy. You don't want to overreact. You may not recognize the signs. Yet heart attack remains a leading cause of death. So make time to watch, know the signs, and don't delay - seek help immediately.

01/11/2021

Congratulations to our 2021 Top Docs named by Kansas City Magazine: Dr. Daniel Dunker - interventional cardiology, Dr. Dwarakraj Soundarraj - invasive cardiology and Dr. Ravi Yarlagadda - cardiac electrophysiology. These physicians were chosen by their peers and are truly deserving of this recognition. We are proud of the tremendous work you do at Liberty Hospital.

12/31/2020

Hoping to make healthy appetizers for tonight's New Year's Eve celebration? The American Heart Association has you covered with lots of delicious heart-healthy recipes. ❤ We wish you a healthy and Happy New Year!

Check out our easy-to-make step-by-step appetizer recipes. The guests at your next event will love them, and so will you!

12/03/2020

During the holidays most people don't stop to think about their health or interrupt a good time if they aren't feeling well. But Dr. Calvin Madrigal recently told the Courier-Tribune that too much food and alcohol, increased stress, cold weather and delayed cardiac treatment may contribute to what is called “holiday heart attack.”

Along with the holidays come many indulgences: foods and treats, drinks and get-togethers. This isn’t a time most people stop to think about their health or interrupt a good time

10/28/2020

For this year’s pumpkin contest at Liberty Hospital we’re recognizing the Hearts of Cardiology. 🎃🧡