OHH News
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... Read More
Posted on November 4th, 2016
OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 3, 2016) – The Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH) received awards this week for the fourth consecutive year from Press Ganey Associates, Inc., for achieving high levels of excellence in patient satisfaction.
The OHH North Campus earned the 2016 Pinnacle of Excellence Award® and the OHH North Campus and OHH South Campus earned the 2016 Guardian of Excellence... Read More
Posted on October 20th, 2016
A former News 9 anchor is getting the help she neesd after a cardiac event. The life-changing work she's doing now will help to ensure her future heart health.
Click here to view the story.
Heart Healthy Recipes
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Posted on October 19th, 2016
Pan Grilled Citrus Salmon
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
4 – 4 oz.Salmon Fillets
2 Tablespoons Dry White Wine
2 Lemons, juiced and zested
½ Teaspoon Dried Oregano or Dried Thyme
1 Pinch Ground Pepper
1 Orange, juiced
Lemon wedges for garnish
Directions:
1. Thoroughly combine all seasonings in a bowl and add 4oz salmon steaks and coat well in all the seasonings.
2. ... Read More
Posted on October 15th, 2016
Atrial fibrillation or AFib is a specific type of arrhythmia that occurs in the top chambers of the heart. Symptoms may include heart palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, light headedness, dizziness, and sometimes passing out. AFib on its own is not generally life threatening, but patients with AFib do have a higher risk of stroke than the average population.
When assessing a patient... Read More
Posted on October 4th, 2016
Individuals with atrial fibrillation, a type of arrhythmia that occurs in the top chambers of the heart, have a higher risk of stroke than the average population. While AFib on its own is not generally life threatening and can be... Read More
Posted on September 30th, 2016
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Oklahoma City, OK 73134(Behind Sonic at Portland & Memorial)
Meet with our amazing leadership teams from both campuses. All shifts and all departments available.
Learn more about the best nurse-to-patient ratios in the nation and our amazing benefits,... Read More
Posted on September 15th, 2016
Premature ventricular contractions are extra beats that occur in the lower chambers of the heart, or ventricles. Patients often describe them as feeling like a very hard heartbeat followed by a missed beat, or like a fluttering or pounding in their chest. While not typically life-threatening on their own, frequent... Read More
Posted on September 8th, 2016
Premature ventricular contractions, or PVCs, are a type of heart palpitation where extra beats originate in the bottom chambers of the heart, or ventricles. Single extra beats are called premature ventricular contractions. When multiple extra beats happen together, it becomes non-... Read More