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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 […]

After being turned away or misdiagnosed by dozens of doctors in Texas, one woman finally got help from a local doctor here in OKC. Part of her problem stemmed from blood circulation. After being turned away or misdiagnosed by dozens of doctors in Texas, one woman finally got help from a local doctor here in […]

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 […]

Chest pain isn't the only indicator of heart disease. Here are other symptoms you should look out for. One person in the U.S. will die from cardiovascular disease every 36 seconds, making it one of the leading causes of death for Americans. Additionally, roughly 655,000 Americans die from heart complications each year — which breaks down to one in […]

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 […]

Heart disease does not take time off for the holidays. In fact, it may increase during the holidays because of additional stress factors. That’s the caution offered by Oklahoma City cardiologist Dr. Marcus Smith. Dr. Smith understands that people may be reluctant to see a doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic, but he knows that putting […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — While doctors across the country are still learning about the possible long-term effects COVID-19 can have on the body, they’ve discovered how it’s impacting the heart. In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention listed heart disease as the leading cause of death in Oklahoma. Local doctors said it still is. “Over 50% […]

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 […]