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Mark N. Harvey, M.D., FACC

Posted on November 16th, 2016
Most people are aware that being overweight increases the risk for health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and more. But what exactly is happening in the body that increases that risk? And what steps can you take to reduce your overall risk?   The percentage of adults in America who are overweight or obese has continued to rise in recent years with... Read More
Posted on November 6th, 2016
Obesity rates in the United States continue to increase with about 35% of adults now classified as obese according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Obesity increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer. Obesity also increases the risk of atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heart rhythm. While AFib on its own is not generally a life... Read More
Posted on February 15th, 2016
A catheter ablation is a procedure used to treat a variety of heart arrhythmias, including atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, premature ventricular contractions, ventricular tachycardia and more. For some life-threatening arrhythmias, ablation is scheduled as soon as possible after diagnosis. For other less severe arrhythmias, medication may be recommended first and ablation second.  For... Read More
Posted on February 19th, 2014
News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports | Dr. Mark N. Harvey MD, FACC, FACP, has practiced Cardiac Electrophysiology since 1996. He is also a published author, with articles appearing in peer-reviewed journals. In 2012, Dr. Harvey won Connolly's Top Doctors™ award.   For more information or to set an appointment with Dr. Harvey call: 405.608.3800   Read More