President's Lifetime Achievement Award

Heart disease is often detected too late—especially in communities with limited access to care. In a new feature by Becker’s Healthcare, HeartSense founder Dr. Antoine Keller shares how AI-driven diagnostics are transforming early detection and bridging gaps in cardiovascular health. Read the full article to see how innovative technology is reshaping the future of heart care.

We are grateful to the Opelousas Elderly Awareness Seminar for hosting a meaningful Thanksgiving event that brought our community together and prioritized heart health. We were honored to conduct free life-saving heart screenings during this special gathering, making strides toward healthier lives for our seniors of Opelousas.

A special thank you to KATC-TV 3 for featuring this important initiative and helping to spread awareness about the significance of regular heart screenings and heart disease education.

For the third consecutive year, our Founder, Dr. Antoine Keller has been named one of Becker's Hospital Review's "231+ Black Healthcare Leaders to Know" for 2024. This recognition is not just a personal milestone, but a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence by the entire HeartSense team.

The three St. Landry Parish rural clinics in Opelousas, Port Barre and Sunset operated by Dustin Miller, announced the collaboration with HeartSense, a non-profit heart care provider, during an Open House event held at the Prudhomme Circle location on November 13, 2023.

Acadia St. Landry Hospital proudly organized and hosted its inaugural Community Health Fair, an event aimed at promoting health and wellness within the local community. The event, held on 09/23/2023, featured a range of healthcare services and resources designed to benefit attendees of all ages. Among the highlights were heart screenings provided by HeartSense.

HeartSense is honored to have Dr. Antoine Keller acknowledged for a second year as one of Becker's Hospital Reviews 149 Black Healthcare Leaders to Know in 2023! This list recognizes national healthcare leaders who foster "positive patient experiences, paving the way for the next generation of leaders, and promoting health equity." 

We are honored to have our co-founder, Dr. Antoine Keller, included in the AARP article celebrating Eko's AI-powered smart stethoscopes as one of the top medical breakthroughs that are changing lives now.

"Lafayette Cardiovascular Surgeon Dr. Antoine Keller told News 10 that you’re actually at a higher risk of catching COVID-19 after taking the vaccine than you are from getting heart-related issues from the shot. In fact, he says taking the vaccine could save you from long-term cardiovascular disease." 

"Dr. Antoine Keller, cardiovascular, endovascular and thoracic surgeon, and the co-founder of HeartSense, said, “We would like to offer the Eko digital stethoscopes, we have some iPad devices, blood pressure cuffs and artificial enhanced technology to allow people in Turks and Caicos who live in remote locations to be able to have access to specialists who might be 100 or 200 miles away. We really feel that Health Minister Mr. Robinson and the entire health ministry crew have been very forward-thinking in bringing this kind of technology to Turks and Caicos. ...we present this technology to you to help take care the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.”

Our co-founder, Dr. Antoine Keller, assisted Dr. Ankur Lodha in a historical innovative procedure called TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR). The procedure took place on June 15, 2022 in the catheterization laboratory at Ochsner Lafayette General. 

"The grassroots organization conducts programs that can reveal the true prevalence of structural heart disease in disadvantaged communities. And they’re helping to raise the level of understanding among patients and primary care providers. [their] study has collected data so far from roughly 500 members of minoritized communities to help put the problem of health inequity into quantitative and qualitative terms."

We are honored to announce that our co-founder, Dr. Antoine Keller, has been nominated and selected for the Beckers Hospital Review: 75 Black healthcare leaders to know | 2022! This list highlights the fantastic work of leaders and executives across the nation who are promoting health equity and inclusion while elevating the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Co-founder Dr. Antoine Keller was interviewed by the Black News Channel to honor Black History Month and Heart Month! 

Co-founder Dr. Antoine Keller was interviewed by Cardiology Today to raise awareness of our organization and for Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day!

In celebration of American Heart Month and Black History Month, we are honored that Eko featured HeartSense.

Community heart screening event aimed at preventing cardiovascular disease in at-risk communities.

In December 2021, HeartSense hosted a community pop-up clinic at a local church and was featured on BR Proud News.

Four health systems across the country are working to address inequalities within their communities to create nationwide change in heart valve disease care.

Learn about ultra-processed foods like soft drinks and snack foods and the impact they have of your prospect for developing heart disease.

Baton Rouge open heart surgery patients recover more quickly due to some innovative new techniques!

Doctors say they’re seeing long-term effects on the hearts of COVID-19 patients

Baton Rouge doctors, organizations partner to offer free COVID-19 tests for elderly citizens, those without health insurance

Baton Rouge cardiologists introduce innovative technology to treat valvular heart disease

Healthcare facilities dealing with blood shortage during COVID-19 outbreak

Free Lunch & Learn: Normal Aging or Signs of Heart Valve Disease?

Patients with heart conditions need to be more careful during pandemic

New therapy for heart surgery at BRG

Episode 7:  Dr. Antoine Keller

When he's not busy opening up people's chests in new and exciting ways, he gives great red wine recommendations! 

 Race and Risk Post-Surgery: Uncovering Disparities in Aortic Valve Replacement