OHH News
Posted on February 1st, 2024
On health questionnaires and appointment intake forms, doctors always ask about family history. Family history gives clues to genetically linked diseases the patient may eventually inherit. If a patient has a first-degree relative (parent or sibling) with a condition, it often puts them at a higher risk for similar conditions. This genetic link alerts doctors to the need to screen or test for... Read More
Posted on January 9th, 2024
New patients are sometimes surprised by the wide range of cardiac specialists at Oklahoma Heart Hospital. There are many types of cardiologists with different emphases and specialties who all work toward our overarching mission: to provide the best possible care for our patients. Here’s a look at just some of the types of cardiologists you might meet at OHH.
General cardiologists
Often, the first... Read More
Posted on January 1st, 2024
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat that originates in the heart’s atria. The most common heart rhythm disorder, AFib can sometimes be treated by medication but often requires a procedure to remove or destroy the tissue causing the problem.
There are several different types of... Read More
Posted on December 20th, 2023
Whenever you find a list of ways to manage risk factors for heart health, many suggestions seem like common sense. Eating healthy and exercising keep your body in the best physical shape, which is an important step to reduce health problems. But what about reducing stress? Stress reduction is brought up time and again as one of the best ways to reduce risk for heart disorders or to manage an... Read More
Posted on December 11th, 2023
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a term referring to blood clots that start in the veins. The condition is serious, underdiagnosed, and yet is the third most common vascular disease after heart attack and... Read More
Posted on December 1st, 2023
If you have recently been diagnosed with a heart rhythm disorder, you may be feeling some anxiety or fear regarding the condition. These are understandable feelings that many people experience in the weeks or months following any medical diagnosis.
These tips can help you with navigating anxiety about... Read More
Posted on November 21st, 2023
Tobacco use is a significant risk factor for heart disease. The general harmful effects of tobacco are well known, but tobacco use impacts the heart in specific ways that make continued use detrimental for heart patients. These effects hold true for all forms of tobacco use, whether smoking cigarettes or using smokeless tobacco products, including chewing tobacco and snuff.
Here are some... Read More
Posted on November 10th, 2023
The heart pumps blood through the lungs for oxygenation, to the rest of the body, and back to be oxygenated again. Four chambers make up the heart muscle, and each chamber receives, holds, and then pumps blood out. To function properly, blood must flow at the right time and in the right amount. A series of four heart valves control the flow by opening and closing as each part of the heart... Read More
Posted on November 1st, 2023
If you’ve been diagnosed with a heart rhythm disorder and love to travel, you might be wondering about the impact it will have on your plans. You’ll be happy to hear that travel is still possible, though it may require a little extra planning for some people with heart rhythm disorders. These six travel tips for people with heart rhythm disorders can help.
Manage stress while... Read More
Posted on October 19th, 2023
There are many risk factors for heart health issues. While some risk factors are beyond the patient’s control, there are lifestyle choices that can help reduce risk and balance some of the risk factors that patients can’t change.
Age, genetics, family history, and personal history are risk factors that can’t be changed. Even patients who have these risk factors can reduce their... Read More