OHH News
Posted on October 20th, 2022
Sudden cardiac arrest is often confused with a heart attack but is a different and much more deadly condition. In sudden cardiac arrest, the heart’s electrical system experiences a problem that causes it to completely stop beating. This quickly results in loss of consciousness and death. Only 1 in 10 people who experience sudden cardiac arrest will live.
Signs of sudden cardiac arrest... Read More
Posted on October 10th, 2022
If you are one of the 37 million Americans living with diabetes, you are also living with an increased risk of heart disease. Research has consistently found that diabetes is a major risk factor for developing heart disease and developing it at a younger age than others.
How diabetes affects the heart
In people with diabetes, the increased levels of glucose in the blood can damage arteries... Read More
Posted on October 1st, 2022
Healthy heartbeats follow a typical pattern. When that pattern is disrupted by damage to the heart or a problem with the heart’s electrical system, it creates an irregular heartbeat, known as an arrhythmia. Arrhythmias often cause the heart to beat too fast or too slow, but other times they create a heartbeat that is out of sync or erratic.
Arrhythmias range in severity, with some requiring... Read More
Posted on September 20th, 2022
Medical emergencies can happen to anyone in a matter of seconds. Whether a result of an accident or disease, life can change quickly from normal to fragile. While nobody enjoys thinking about the possibility, the truth is that there is a lot you can do now to prepare for a potential medical emergency. Having a plan in place can guide your loved ones as they navigate making decisions on your... Read More
Posted on September 10th, 2022
Most people have a general understanding that too much cholesterol is bad for the heart. However, not as many people understand the full picture of cholesterol and heart health, including the difference between good and bad cholesterol and what healthy cholesterol levels look like. September is National Cholesterol Education Month, which is a great opportunity to learn a little more about... Read More
Posted on September 1st, 2022
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is one of the most common arrhythmias. AFib happens when the chambers of the heart beat out of sync and cause an abnormal heartbeat. It’s often a faster heartbeat, but it can also be slow or simply irregular.
When AFib is left untreated, it makes your heart work harder and less efficiently over time. It also creates an opportunity for blood to pool and form... Read More
Posted on August 20th, 2022
Stents are an important tool doctors use to treat heart disease. They are tiny mesh tubes used to open a narrow or partially blocked artery. Stents are often placed as a treatment for angina, which is recurring chest pain, and are also used in treating heart attacks. They can also be... Read More
Posted on August 12th, 2022
Oklahoma Heart Hospital is celebrating 20 years!
We began with a team of specialists who were passionate about top-notch care, medical innovation, and excellent patient experience. We opened as the first freestanding specialty cardiovascular hospital in Oklahoma and have added another hospital location and many clinics in the years since.
OHH first opened its doors in August of 2002 with... Read More
Posted on July 29th, 2022
One common heart symptom that brings patients to the doctor is the feeling that the heart skipped a beat, which is often caused by a premature contraction of the heart. Sometimes this is a problem that needs treatment, but sometimes it is not.
The heart is made up of different chambers: the upper chambers, or atria, and the lower chambers, or ventricles. The heart’s sinus node begins a... Read More
Posted on July 21st, 2022
Too often, the lack of insurance is a barrier to accessing good health care, especially when it comes to specialized treatment. After recognizing this need for specialty care, the OHH Research Foundation and Mercy Hospital worked together with other local donors to open the Clinic for the Uninsured in 2014.
The Clinic for the Uninsured... Read More