Category: OHH News

February is the month of love and all things related to the heart, including many heart health awareness days and weeks that help to bring attention to specific heart diseases and disorders.

COVID-19 can impact the heart in many ways, including arrhythmias, inflammation, reduced blood flow to the heart, and even sudden cardiac death. A history of heart disease also increases the risk of severe complications.

A registered nurse is the caregiver patients see the most during a hospital stay, and the quality and competence of nursing staff directly affects the quality of care and the overall patient experience. At Oklahoma Heart Hospital, our approach to nursing is unique.

Physician-owned hospitals consistently score higher in quality and patient satisfaction surveys compared to other hospitals. Key benefits of physician-owned hospitals include patient-focused policies, high employee retention, and the ability to make quick decisions.

Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW) is a rare condition affecting the electrical pathways that regulate how the heart beats. An extra electrical pathway between the upper and lower chambers of the heart causes the lower chambers to beat too early and the heart to beat rapidly.

As the new year approaches, many will begin thinking about healthy resolutions. These four habits can help improve your heart health.

Pets bring lots of joy, laughter, and love to their owners, but they can also help improve heart health. Studies have shown that owning a pet can reduce stress, increase physical activity, and decrease the risk of death after a stroke or heart attack.

Atrial flutter is a heart rhythm disorder where the upper chambers, or the atria, beat too quickly and are out of sync with the lower chambers, or ventricles.

Leaky valves, also called valve regurgitation, occur when a valve doesn’t close properly and allows some blood to flow backward through the heart. Leaky valves can range from minor with no symptoms at all to much more severe cases requiring valve replacement.

Alcohol consumption can impact the heart in many ways. While light to moderate drinking is not a large health risk for many people, those with existing heart conditions should use extra caution and consult their doctor.

Bradycardia is the term used for an abnormally slow heart rhythm. There are many causes of bradycardia, and a pacemaker is one of the most common treatments.

Over-the-counter cold and flu medications can be harmful to individuals with certain heart conditions. Always check with your doctor before taking over-the-counter medications.

Sudden cardiac arrest is caused by a disruption in the heart’s electrical system that causes it to stop beating abruptly. It can occur without warning signs and is often fatal.

In some patients, heart surgery can cause heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation. Typically, the abnormal heart rhythm resolves on its own as the body heals, but sometimes treatment is needed.

Changes in the heart and circulatory system occur naturally as we age. There are many important steps to help maintain a healthy heart as we get older.

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in the bloodstream. Our bodies need some cholesterol to function, but problems can occur when cholesterol is too high or there’s an imbalance between the two types of cholesterol.

Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder in the United States. While patients with AFib have increased risk of stroke, it’s a very treatable condition.

Clinical research trials are an important step in creating and testing new procedures and medicines to treat a wide range of health conditions. These are frequently asked questions about clinical trials at Oklahoma Heart Hospital.

When it comes to your brain and heart, the health of one directly affects the health of the other.  Heart problems can lead to memory decline in several different ways.

There are many different medical terms you might hear if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a heart rhythm issue. This glossary highlights some of the most common terms.