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A chronic lack of sleep can lead to increased risk for heart disease. Here are some tips to get better rest and protect your heart.

The heart’s electrical system is what controls heart rhythm. Common disorders of the electrical system include tachycardia, bradycardia, and atrial fibrillation.

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors that, when seen together, increase risk for severe heart disease.

OHH Research Foundation conducts cardiac research that has both a local and global impact through clinical trials and other services.

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, affects millions of people. The irregular heartbeat that occurs in patients with AFib can cause stroke and heart failure if left untreated.

Forbes magazine lists Oklahoma Heart Hospital as one of the top five Oklahoma employers in its annual America’s Best-in-State Employers for the second consecutive year. Oklahoma Heart Hospital was ranked 3rd in the survey of Oklahoma participants and was the only Oklahoma healthcare facility listed in the top 15.

Being a cardiac patient caregiver can often feel isolated and overwhelmed. Here are tips to help you on your caregiving journey.

Heart murmurs can occur for a variety of reasons. Some require treatment while others do not. Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatment for heart murmurs.

There are multiple types of implantable cardiac devices, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, biventricular pacemakers, and cardiac loop recorders.

Life after a heart attack can seem overwhelming, but these tips — along with specific guidance from your healthcare team — can help you better navigate recovering from a heart attack.

Regular movement helps your heart in multiple ways, such as improving blood flow, losing weight, and managing stress. Strengthening the cardiovascular system improves your heart health and reduces other risk factors as well.

The left and right atria are the upper chambers of the heart responsible for receiving blood from veins and pumping blood to the lower chambers, or ventricles.

Plaque in the arteries builds up when cholesterol attaches to the artery walls. Lifestyle changes can help prevent plaque buildup and reduce the health risks associated with clogged arteries.

OHH’s Limb Preservation Clinic is a specialized treatment option for those living with peripheral artery disease with a focus on preventing limb loss.

Arrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms that can be too fast, too slow, or erratic. They range in severity and can be caused by many different things.

High blood pressure puts patients at risk for many other health conditions, but high blood pressure can be treated with a combination of lifestyle changes and medication.

During National Hospital Week, celebrate the impact of OHH’s patient-focused care on the Oklahoma community and beyond.

POTS is a form of dysautonomia that causes various symptoms — including dizziness, fatigue, and fainting — when moving from a lying position to standing up.

An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of the aorta that increases the risk of aortic rupture or dissection.

As women approach menopause, changes in their bodies can impact their heart health, including increased risk of palpitations and heart disease.