Cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. Warren, talks with News 9 about the importance of heart health during extreme temperatures, the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion, how to cool down quickly, and what to do in case of emergency. Watch the video here.
Varicose and spider veins are common vascular conditions that affect thousands of individuals yearly, especially with age. In fact, over half of all women will develop spider or varicose veins, while nearly 45% of men will — leading us to quickly understand how prominent these vein-related issues are for many. While they may appear similar, […]
Saving limbs and saving lives is something we are incredibly passionate about, and we are proud to be experts in our field to provide the best care for our patients. Watch the video here.
Your heart's health is vital for a vibrant and active life. CardioVascular Health Clinic’s Dr. Marcus Smith shared invaluable insights directly with KWTV-News 9 to spread awareness about the importance of getting a heart checkup before making any health-related changes in your routine, especially regarding exercise. Continue reading to learn more about the importance of […]
Doctors want to make sure people are staying healthy in these below freezing temperatures. CHC cardiologist, Dr. Lance Garner, told News 9 that people with pre-existing conditions are at greater risk during these cold spells since it’s extreme temperatures like these that have our hearts working harder to keep our organs warm. View the full […]
“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 […]
