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Seeing the words "abnormal EKG" on a test result can be unsettling, especially when you are not sure what the finding actually means. An electrocardiogram, commonly called an EKG or ECG, records the heart's electrical activity and provides information about heart rate, rhythm, and how electrical signals move through the heart. An abnormal result does not […]

Leg pain can have many causes, and the type of movement that helps depends on what’s causing the pain in the first place. Peripheral artery disease (PAD), venous disease, and peripheral neuropathy can all cause pain, aching, cramping, heaviness, numbness, or tingling in the legs, but they affect the body in different ways. Exercise can […]

Summer in Oklahoma often brings prolonged periods of extreme heat, with temperatures frequently reaching the upper 90s and triple digits. Combined with high humidity, these conditions place additional demands on the cardiovascular system. While anyone can be affected by extreme heat, people living with heart or vascular disease are more likely to experience symptoms or […]

Feeling your heart skip a beat can be alarming. For some people, it happens only once in a while. For others, the sensation is more frequent, causing them to wonder whether they're experiencing something harmless or a sign of a more serious heart condition.  Heart palpitations are one of the most common reasons patients seek cardiovascular care, but not all irregular […]

Feeling dizzy after spending time in the heat or experiencing a racing heartbeat after a long workout is often brushed off as a sign that you need to drink more water. In many cases, that instinct is correct. Dehydration can affect nearly every system in the body, including the cardiovascular system, and may contribute to symptoms that […]

For decades, Steve Chrisman built a life around baseball. The former University of Tulsa Baseball Hall of Famer started playing at age 7, eventually becoming a junior college All-American and helping Tulsa finish as national runner-up in the 1969 College World Series. “God gave me the ability to be accurate,” Chrisman said. “I was the […]

Most people think of sleep as downtime. A chance to recharge, rest, and maybe catch up after a long day. But your body does some of its most important work while you sleep, especially your heart.  When sleep becomes disrupted night after night, the effects go far beyond feeling tired the next morning. Poor sleep quality, particularly from conditions […]

Understanding the updated 2026 cholesterol guidelines means understanding your risk and what you can do about it. The latest recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association shift the focus toward earlier detection, more personalized care, and preventing cardiovascular disease before it develops. These updates help guide when to monitor, when to […]

Energy drinks affect the cardiovascular system in ways that go beyond caffeine alone. The combination of multiple stimulants, higher concentrations per serving, and rapid consumption creates a more intense and immediate response in the heart and blood vessels. This can lead to sharper increases in heart rate and blood pressure in the short term, as […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — At 79 years old, Oklahoma City resident Sherry Ratterree wasn’t looking for a medical breakthrough — she simply wanted relief from atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition that had begun disrupting her daily life. What she found at CardioVascular Health Clinic was more than treatment. She became one of the first patients […]