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Plaque in the Arteries: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Buildup of plaque in the arteries is a common problem and, unfortunately, is often not diagnosed until it is already causing problems. Plaque buildup can cause narrowed arteries, also called...

The Heart of Paseo: The Art of Heart

ANNUAL NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY FOR WOMEN AND HEART DISEASE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF FEBRUARY 1ST AT OKLAHOMA HEART HOSPITAL SOUTH Heart Hero at 10:30am at South First Friday Gallery Walk 6-10pm in...

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: What to Know and What to Expect

Coronary artery bypass surgery is one of the most common types of heart surgeries performed to improve blood flow to the heart. When the coronary arteries become blocked or narrowed due to plaque...

Coronary Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Disease)

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in Americans for both men and women for around 90 years. One in four deaths in the United States is due to heart disease of some kind. Coronary heart...

An Overview of Carotid Artery Disease

The carotid arteries are the blood vessels on either side of the neck that primarily deliver blood to the brain. Carotid artery disease, also called carotid artery stenosis, occurs when these...

Atherosclerosis: hardening of the arteries

Atherosclerosis is a condition affecting the arteries, which are responsible for carrying oxygen-rich blood from your heart to your body. Atherosclerosis involves the buildup of fats, cholesterol,...

Heart Valve Institute

About the Heart Valve Institute The Heart Valve Institute focuses on treating disorders of the valves of the heart and specializes in the use of minimally invasive technology, avoiding open heart...

Medical Minute: Sanding Arteries

Have you ever sanded a table or wall? Sometimes that's exactly what heart doctors have to do to save a life. Only, they do the sanding inside an artery! View the full story here ...

Preventing Plaque Buildup in the Arteries

Many people go to the dentist regularly to remove plaque buildup from their teeth. But did you know that dental plaque is not the only kind of plaque in your body? There is also a type of plaque in...

Heart Hero Award

Each year, the Oklahoma Heart Hospital awards a local citizen with the He​art Hero Award. This award recognizes a local Oklahoman who has used CPR, or an AED to save the life of a fellow citizen...

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