OHH News

Researchers are studying whether microplastics affect heart health. Learn what current research shows, what remains unknown, and how to protect your cardiovascular health.

Alcohol can trigger atrial fibrillation (AFib) and other heart rhythm disorders in some people. Learn how alcohol affects the heart and when to talk with your provider.

Discover how the Oklahoma Heart Hospital Fluid Management Clinic helps eligible heart failure patients receive prompt outpatient treatment for worsening fluid retention.

Some heart rhythm disorders are inherited. Learn about common genetic arrhythmias, warning signs to watch for, and when to seek evaluation from a heart rhythm specialist.

Need to see a heart specialist sooner? Learn how the Oklahoma Heart Hospital Cardiac Express Clinic helps patients begin the evaluation process and access cardiovascular care quickly.

Can people with AFib still drink coffee? Learn what recent research reveals about caffeine, AFib, and understanding your personal triggers.

Learn what VO2 max measures, what it can tell you about cardiovascular fitness and heart health, and ways to improve it over time.

Learn what an irregular rhythm notification from your Apple Watch may mean, what steps to take next, and why follow-up with a healthcare provider is important.

One of the original founding physicians of the Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Dr. Mark Harvey, has announced his retirement effective in June after more than 30 years as a cardiac electrophysiologist.

Calcium scoring helps detect plaque in the arteries before symptoms appear. Learn who should consider testing and what the results mean for heart health.

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can cause irregular heart rhythms and increase stroke risk. Find out if you’re at risk and when to seek care.

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) occurs when narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the legs. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for this common vascular condition.

Heart failure and heart rhythm disorders often occur together. Learn how these conditions are connected and why rhythm changes can worsen symptoms for people with heart failure.

Heart disease risk is shaped by genetics, lifestyle, inflammation, and social factors. Learn what influences risk and how focusing on controllable factors supports heart health.

Electrophysiology studies help evaluate heart rhythm disorders. Learn what to expect before, during, and after an EP study and how it helps guide care decisions.

February is American Heart Month. These practical tips can help support heart health now and throughout the year.

Pulsed field ablation is a newer treatment option for AFib that uses electrical pulses rather than heat or cold. Learn how it works and who may be a candidate.

Coronary microvascular dysfunction affects the heart’s small vessels and may cause chest pain even without blockages. Learn symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Leadless pacemakers offer pacing support without leads or a chest incision. Learn when they are used, who may benefit, and how OHH helps patients understand their options.

Learn what research shows about the connection between migraines and heart disease and how Oklahoma Heart Hospital helps protect both your brain and heart.