“I would probably say that has given us a second chance at life." John Green was in the final stages of heart failure until a 90-minute procedure performed by Dr. Jim Melton changed everything. After maxing out on medication and in need of a heart transplant, a Barostim device was implanted, which sits on the […]
POTS, or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, is an autonomic dysfunction involving the complex series of events that occur between the blood pressure and the heart rate—specifically the equilibrium of the two—as a person sits or stands. Usually, the autonomic nervous system (ANS) maintains steady blood pressure for the brain regardless of the body’s position, so […]
Dr. Sherisa Warren prepared to partner with Oklahoma patients in their health goals Dr. Sherisa Warren is the newest addition to CardioVascular Health Clinic’s team of surgeons in Oklahoma City. Dr. Warren treats all aspects of vascular disease, and has particular interest in the minimally invasive endovascular treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). “I did […]
Smoking is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and responsible for nearly 25% of all deaths from cardiovascular disease in the United States, more than 800,000 people. Smokers, even those who smoke fewer than five cigarettes a day, are two to four times more likely than nonsmokers to develop heart disease or suffer a heart […]
Already one of the country’s leading PAD treatment facilities, CardioVascular Health Clinic gained further national recognition when they hosted the team from BackTable, a high-profile medical app exclusively for endovascular specialists, at the Oklahoma City facility in June 2020. CHC’s Dr. Jim Melton and Dr. Blake Parsons then went on to become guest speakers on […]
What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2, a coronavirus that can attack lung tissue. It is spread through the air when an infected person talks, sneezes, or coughs, and the droplets are inhaled by another person. Why is COVID-19 so serious? Although COVID-19 is an airborne viral infection like the flu, there is […]
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, affects nearly 18 million Americans and goes undiagnosed in many more. A cardiovascular condition that affects blood flow to the extremities, PAD can be associated with coronary artery disease, heart attack, stroke, and lead to limb amputation. Knowing the warning signs of PAD and seeking treatment early can drastically reduce […]
Nearly one out of every 20 Americans over the age of 50 and one in 5 over the age of 70 suffer from peripheral artery disease, or PAD. PAD is a vascular condition caused by plaque build-up in the leg arteries. This buildup can cause the arteries to harden and impede blood flow. If left […]
Globally, strokes are the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death, affecting 14.5 million people this year alone and taking 5.5 million lives. Those that survive their strokes experience a significantly diminished quality of life in areas like physical movement, communication, social support, self-esteem, and independence. However, nearly all of these […]
More than 160,000 amputations are performed each year, many of them as the result of Peripheral Arterial Disease, or PAD. PAD affects nearly 18 million Americans, but knowing the signs early can help prevent you or a loved one from losing a limb. The team at Cardiovascular Health Clinic specializes in diagnosing and treating PAD. […]
