OHH News
Posted on October 11th, 2024
For patients experiencing advanced heart failure, a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) can be a life-saving option. Whether used as a bridge to a heart transplant or as a long-term solution, an LVAD helps restore the heart’s ability to pump blood. Let’s take a closer look at what an LVAD is, when it’s used, and what... Read More
Posted on October 1st, 2024
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia, affecting millions of people worldwide. While some individuals with AFib may not experience any symptoms, others may notice a significant impact on their daily lives. It’s important to recognize these symptoms early to manage the condition and prevent serious complications, such as... Read More
Posted on September 20th, 2024
Heart failure is a serious condition, but with the right approach, it is possible to manage the symptoms and lead a fulfilling life. When dealing with the chronic issue of heart failure, the heart doesn’t pump blood as efficiently as it should, which can lead to fatigue, shortness of breath, and other challenges that... Read More
Posted on September 11th, 2024
Cardiovascular rehabilitation (cardiac rehab) programs play a crucial role in the recovery process after a heart-related event by helping patients regain strength, improve heart health, and reduce the risk of future heart issues. However, selecting the right cardiac rehab program for yourself or a loved-one can feel overwhelming.
Here are five important factors to consider when choosing a... Read More
Posted on August 21st, 2024
Family, friends, and other social supports play a key role in helping people recover from cardiac events, such as heart attacks, heart surgery, or other heart conditions. A heart condition can significantly impact your daily life — missed work, limited physical activity in some cases,... Read More
Posted on August 1st, 2024
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a condition in which the chambers of the heart enlarge, or dilate. The main pumping chamber, the left ventricle, is often the first affected. As the chamber enlarges, its walls stretch, which causes them to become thinner and weaker. The problem eventually spreads to the other chambers of the heart, from the right ventricle to the atria.
A heart weakened by DCM... Read More
Posted on July 12th, 2024
If you’ve been diagnosed with varicose veins, one treatment option your doctor may recommend is a varicose vein stripping procedure, or vein ligation and stripping. Vein stripping removes damaged varicose veins from the legs. Through two or three small cuts at the top of the leg, surgeons will use a... Read More
Posted on July 2nd, 2024
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a common arrhythmia that begins in the atria, or upper chambers, of the heart. AFib causes the heart to beat irregularly, with the upper and lower chambers beating out of sync and sometimes faster than normal.
There are two basic types of AFib – paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and persistent atrial fibrillation.
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
In paroxysmal... Read More
Posted on June 17th, 2024
Heart valves play a critical role in ensuring the right amount of blood flows through the heart at the right time. Several different types of valve disease can cause the heart valves to not function properly, and may lead to symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness,... Read More
Posted on June 10th, 2024
There are four valves in the heart responsible for controlling the volume and timing of blood pumped through the heart. These valves open to allow blood into the next chamber of the heart and close to keep blood from flowing backward as the heart beats. Heart valve disease can cause these valves to not operate... Read More