Hector Ventura
Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Hector Ventura

Cardiology
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 
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Expertise in
7
conditions
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 

Overview

Hector Ventura is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dr. Ventura is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Transplant, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 181 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in LA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Ochsner Clinic Foundation
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

5 Clinical Trials

Edwards PASCAL TrAnScatheter Valve RePair System Pivotal Clinical Trial (CLASP IID/IIF): A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair With the Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve Repair System Compared to Abbott MitraClip in Patients With Mitral Regurgitation
Edwards PASCAL TrAnScatheter Valve RePair System Pivotal Clinical Trial (CLASP IID/IIF): A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair With the Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve Repair System Compared to Abbott MitraClip in Patients With Mitral Regurgitation
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 09, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
TRANSFORM-HF: ToRsemide compArisoN With furoSemide FORManagement of Heart Failure
TRANSFORM-HF: ToRsemide compArisoN With furoSemide FORManagement of Heart Failure
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Torsemide, Furosemide
Study Phase: Phase 3
Genomic Analysis of the Enhanced Response to Heart Failure Therapy in African Americans
Genomic Analysis of the Enhanced Response to Heart Failure Therapy in African Americans
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 20, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Clinical Study to Evaluate Mavacamten (MYK-461) in Adults With Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Clinical Study to Evaluate Mavacamten (MYK-461) in Adults With Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 04, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
Percutaneous Ventricular Restoration in Chronic Heart Failure Due to Ischemic Heart Disease
Percutaneous Ventricular Restoration in Chronic Heart Failure Due to Ischemic Heart Disease
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 23, 2017
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Phase 3
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181 Total Publications

State of the art on angiotensin-neprilysin inhibitors.
State of the art on angiotensin-neprilysin inhibitors.
Journal: Minerva cardiology and angiology
Published: June 06, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hector Ventura

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hector Ventura?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Hector Ventura by calling their office at 504-842-5638. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Hector Ventura a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hector Ventura is classified as an Elite expert for Heart Failure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Hector Ventura specialize in?

While Dr. Hector Ventura is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Hector Ventura participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Hector Ventura has published 181 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Hector Ventura's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Hector Ventura accept my insurance?

Dr. Hector Ventura accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-5638 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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