Category: OHH News

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.

Of the four primary types of syncope, reflex mediated syncope is the most common. Simple changes to increase blood volume may help reduce the frequency of passing out.

Syncope is a sudden, complete loss of consciousness more commonly described as passing out or fainting. Learn more about what causes it and potential ways to reduce the frequency of syncope.

LAWTON, Okla. (March 22, 2016) – When Dr. Karen Clark was deciding her career path nearly 30 years ago, she was called to the field of medicine where she could combine her fascination of physiology and human anatomy with her love of helping people.   Clark brings her passion for people and science to her […]

While atrial fibrillation isn’t lift threatening on its own, it increases the risk of stroke. Learn more about treatment options available through the Oklahoma Heart Hospital.

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 8, 2016) – The Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH) Wound Center recently received a Center of Distinction Award from the Healogics network for its high patient satisfaction scores and outstanding wound-healing rate.   In January 2015, OHH opened the wound center in Oklahoma City, which is a member of the Healogics network, the […]

ARDMORE, Okla. ( ) – The new year has brought a new partnership for Mercy Hospital Ardmore. On Jan. 1, 2016, the Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH) began managing the cardiac program at Mercy Hospital Ardmore, which streamlines Mercy’s cardiology strategy across the state.    Since opening its first campus nearly 14 years ago in Oklahoma […]

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular heart rhythm that increases the chance of stroke. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and who is most at risk for AFib.

Find out what to expect during and after a catheter ablation procedure, including risks and recovery time

Learn more about how catheter ablation can be a life-changing procedure for patients with a heart arrhythmia.

Patients and family members of patients considering a defibrillator may have many questions about the procedure, monitoring, maintenance, or other questions. The following questions are some of the most common questions about defibrillators that we hear at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital. What’s involved in the placement procedure for a defibrillator? Implanting a typical two-wire defibrillator […]

Doug Horstmanshof, MD Directory of Integris Transplant Center Topics Discussed Treatment Options for Advanced Heart Failure: beyond medications. LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) – When is it time and what is it like to live with an LVAD? LVAD is a mechanical pump that’s used to support heart function and blood flow. Live patient demonstration. […]

We are a community for patients (as well as family and friends) with pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICD), or wearable cardiac defibrillators (LifeVest). Our group is focused on bringing together patients and their healthcare team to provide support and discussion through our Facebook group and quarterly meetings. Next Meeting July 14, 2016 Where Fourth Floor […]

Learn how an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) works and how patients with heart rhythm issues can benefit from them.

Understand how to best prepare for your appointment and potentially reduce the frequency or severity of your palpitations

Heart palpitations are fairly common and may not always be a serious condition. Learn more about the symptoms and causes of heart palpitations and the treatments that are available.

OKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 1, 2015) – Almost a year ago, Herman Davis developed a small wound on his left foot that wouldn’t heal, despite several attempts to clean and treat the wound.   Davis has type 2 diabetes and discussed the wound with his diabetes specialist, who recommended he see the wound care doctors at […]

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 17, 2015) – The Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH) received awards this week from Press Ganey Associates, Inc., for achieving high levels of excellence in patient satisfaction.    The OHH North Campus earned the 2015 Pinnacle of Excellence Award® and the OHH North Campus and OHH South Campus earned the 2015 Guardian of […]