Category: OHH News

Excess weight can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, and more. Learn more about how excess weight affects your body and how even a 5% reduction in body weight can reduce your risk.

Obesity increases the risk of many diseases, including irregular heart rhythms like atrial fibrillation. Learn more about the link between obesity and AFib and how you can reduce your risk.

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 […]

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 […]

Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke, which means most AFib patients will be prescribed a blood thinner. Learn more about whether aspirin is effective as a blood thinner for AFib patients.

Individuals with atrial fibrillation, or AFib, have a higher risk of stroke. Learn how different types of blood thinners — such as warfarin, Eliquis, or Xarelto — can help reduce your risk of stroke.

Tuesday, October 18Wednesday, October 198 to 11 a.m. Oklahoma Heart Hospital Human Resources 3705 W. Memorial RoadSuite 703 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, […]

Feeling like your heart is skipping a beat? It could be premature ventricular contractions. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment options at Oklahoma Heart Hospital.

Premature ventricular contractions, or PVCs, are extra heartbeats that originate in the bottom chambers of the heart. Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of PVCs.

Hear what one Oklahoma Heart Hospital patient, Norma, has to say about our patient advocacy and customer service. Plus, hear a patient’s perspective on pacemaker device follow-ups.

Like any technology, pacemakers and defibrillators require periodic checkups. Learn more about device follow-up appointments at Oklahoma Heart Hospital.

At the Oklahoma Heart Hospital, doctors perform two types of surgical ablation to treat atrial fibrillation: convergent and Cox Maze IV. Learn more about the difference in these two procedures and how they help patients with AFib.

For people whose atrial fibrillation (AFib) is not successfully treated with medication or catheter ablation, a surgical ablation may be needed. Learn more about this option and how it compares to catheter ablation.

Getting a pacemaker? Learn more about the placement procedure, precautions to take, and how long the battery should last.

June 9, 2016 (Oklahoma City, OK) – Oklahoma Heart Hospital’s Wound Center is using this week to help raise awareness of chronic wounds.  The third annual Wound Care Awareness Week is being held from June 6 to June 10. It’s an opportunity to spend an entire week educating physicians, patients and the general public about […]

Slow or abnormal heart rhythms can impact people of any age. Common symptoms include fatigue and being unable to exercise or even complete daily tasks such as walking or climbing stairs. Learn more about how a pacemaker can help.

Ejection fraction is an important number for patients with heart disease or patients taking medication that can potentially damage the heart. Learn more about why measuring your heart’s efficiency matters.

Ejection fraction is a calculation that helps measure the efficiency of the heart. Learn more about the various ways Oklahoma Heart Hospital physicians measure a patient’s ejection fraction.