OHH News
Posted on July 10th, 2023
When it comes to heart health and lowering risk of cardiovascular disease, exercise is among the top recommendations, and adding even a moderate amount of regular movement helps your heart. Exercise is key in lowering risk for heart disease because it both improves the cardiovascular system directly and can impact other risk factors.
Here are some of the ways that regular movement helps your... Read More
Posted on July 1st, 2023
The heart is made up of four chambers: the left and right atria and the left and right ventricle. The atria are the upper chambers where blood enters the heart.
Blood that has been depleted of oxygen by the body... Read More
Posted on June 22nd, 2023
Many people go to the dentist regularly to remove plaque buildup from their teeth. But did you know that dental plaque is not the only kind of plaque in your body? There is also a type of plaque in your blood called arterial plaque. This plaque is a waxy substance produced by the body that is made up of cholesterol, cellular waste, calcium, and a protein called fibrin. Plaque builds up over time... Read More
Posted on June 10th, 2023
Oklahoma has the third highest rate of non-traumatic lower-limb amputations in the country, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This includes the loss of toes, feet, and legs. The state of Oklahoma also has one of the highest rates of peripheral artery disease (PAD), a circulatory system disease in which blood flow to the limbs is reduced by narrowing... Read More
Posted on June 1st, 2023
Every heartbeat is controlled by the heart’s electrical system. The sinus node in the heart’s electrical system sends a signal that causes the muscle to contract starting with the atria and moving to the ventricles. Sometimes, the electrical system creates an irregular pattern called an arrhythmia.... Read More
Posted on May 22nd, 2023
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that affects 47% of Americans according to the CDC. High blood pressure can affect many aspects of health and put people at risk for heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and other health problems.
Unfortunately, as many as 20% of those with high blood pressure are unaware of their condition. High blood pressure is known as a silent killer... Read More
Posted on May 7th, 2023
Hospitals and medical caregivers have always held an important place in society, and the past three years of the pandemic have underscored this time and time again. As COVID-19 stressed every aspect of medicine, hospitals rose to the occasion in extraordinary ways to care for their patients. In early May, we celebrate National Hospital Week and the impact hospitals have in serving their... Read More
Posted on May 1st, 2023
Standing up every morning is perhaps one of the most basic actions we take. Most people stand up without a second thought, but for some, it can bring a host of symptoms from dizziness to brain fog to a general feeling of illness. Eventually, they may be diagnosed with a condition called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS.
What is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome?... Read More
Posted on April 20th, 2023
The aorta is the main artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. In an aortic aneurysm, part of the aorta develops a bulge. Much like an over-filled balloon, the aorta wall becomes thinner in that area and at risk for dissection or rupture.
The aorta runs through both the chest and the stomach and delivers blood to major organs, such as the brain, kidneys... Read More
Posted on April 10th, 2023
Menopause affects many aspects of a woman’s life, and heart health is no exception. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, though it often develops at later ages in women compared to men. A woman’s risk for heart disease increases dramatically after menopause, and by the time she’s 65, her risk is equal to that of a man.
Many of the changes to... Read More