OHH News
Posted on July 10th, 2019
Oklahoma Heart Hospital has once again received a five-star rating for both the North and South hospitals from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Fewer than eight percent of hospitals receive the top rating of five stars from CMS, and OHH is proud of the hard work and dedication demonstrated to receive this top rating.
“We’re honored to once again receive... Read More
Posted on July 1st, 2019
Timing is everything—especially for your heart.
Your heart is a finely tuned instrument responsible for keeping you alive. It beats according to a very specific timing, and that timing keeps your body running smoothly. But what happens when the timing gets off?
When the timing in the bottom chambers of the heart is off, it’s called a ventricular arrhythmia, and there are several different types.... Read More
Posted on June 20th, 2019
Your heart and hyperthyroidism are closely tied together. If you’re dealing with Graves’ disease or another condition that leads to hyperthyroidism, your heart is at risk too.
First, what exactly is hyperthyroidism? It’s an overactive thyroid gland that produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. That causes a variety of... Read More
Posted on June 10th, 2019
Is aspirin really helping your heart?
Many people who want to reduce their risk of heart disease or stroke lean on over-the-counter aspirin to keep their heart in good working order. It’s an inexpensive medication, doesn’t require a prescription and you’ve heard it may help reduce your risk of heart attack.
But it’s not quite that simple, so don’t start taking low-dose aspirin without talking to... Read More
Posted on June 1st, 2019
The term heart disease is pretty broad, and it’s not just one thing. It’s a catchall term for anything that affects the health of the heart, and there are many complex systems that go into maintaining a healthy and regular heart.
There are three different types of irregularities that can be summed up by the term heart disease: electrical, circulatory and structural.
Electrical
The heart muscle is... Read More
Posted on May 20th, 2019
You’ve probably heard of aneurysms before—it’s a weakness in the wall of an artery that allows it to balloon out, which thins the wall and makes it susceptible to rupture. But aneurysms are also possible in the heart, particularly following a heart attack that weakens the heart tissue.
The ventricular aneurysm
A heart aneurysm is almost always in the... Read More
Posted on May 10th, 2019
When it comes to heart healthy eating, there are several key factors that can affect heart health, including sodium, fat, and the overall balance of nutrients on your plate. In general, a balanced plate should be half-filled with non-starchy vegetables, one quarter with a lean protein, one quarter with a whole grain, and then a serving low-fat dairy to round out the meal.
For people who want or... Read More
Posted on May 1st, 2019
If you have symptoms of an abnormal heart rhythm where your heart feels like it’s beating too fast, too slow, or skipping beats, you will likely end up seeing an electrophysiologist and may undergo a test called an electrophysiology study.
What is electrophysiology?
Simply put, electrophysiology is the study of the flow of electricity in the body. That applies to a lot of different areas,... Read More
Posted on April 19th, 2019
Did you know that diabetes and heart disease are linked? If you’re living with diabetes, chances are you’re at higher risk for heart disease than you might think. The good news is there are ways to reduce the risks and lessen your chances of developing heart disease.
Diabetes risks
In adults with diabetes, the most common causes of death are heart disease and... Read More
Posted on April 10th, 2019
Congestive heart failure is a condition that gets worse over time and can cause a wide range of symptoms, including fatigue, dizziness, swelling in the lower extremities, weight gain, rapid or irregular heartbeat, and chest pain.
As with many heart conditions, lifestyle changes involving diet and exercise can help manage the disease and may slow its progression over time.... Read More