September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, and to help raise awareness, Dr. Carlos Rueda, a vascular surgeon with the Cardiovascular Health Clinic, shared insights on how to protect ourselves from this deadly but often overlooked condition. What is Peripheral Artery Disease? Dr. Rueda said that Peripheral Artery Disease is essentially the hardening of the arteries, […]
CardioVascular Health Clinic of Oklahoma performed the first outpatient TCAR, or trans carotid artery revascularization, in the U.S. Johann Theron became the first person in America to receive a TCAR procedure after receiving devastating news a year ago. According to Theron's doctors, Theron's carotid artery was 95% blocked and Theron should have suffered a stroke […]
Diabetes and peripheral artery disease (PAD) are conditions that impact blood vessels and circulation. The high blood sugar levels caused by diabetes damage blood vessels over time, leading to reduced blood flow. This damage then increases the risk of developing PAD. To prevent severe complications from PAD, early detection and management are particularly important for […]
Johann Theron remembers even the simple, mundane tasks around his Clinton, Oklahoma home becoming more and more difficult. “I couldn’t walk from my house to my mailbox and back without being out of breath,” said Theron. “I think it was more serious than what I realized.” LOCAL NEWS: Loss of ARPA funds could ‘hurt’ childcare providers, […]
Advancements in the field of heart and vascular care have been moving at a rapid pace within the last 20 years, particularly in the integration of technology, the expansion of minimally invasive techniques, improved accessibility, and an increasingly collaborative environment. Taken together, these changes are ushering in a remarkable transformation of cardiovascular care that is […]
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition in which the valves in the veins of the leg don’t work properly, preventing blood from flowing back to your heart. This can lead to painful swelling and cramping, making standing and walking difficult. About 150,000 people are diagnosed with CVI each year, affecting about 1 in 20 […]
Early diagnosis of peripheral venous disease is imperative for preventing severe and potentially life-threatening conditions. By treating the early symptoms of venous disease, including varicose veins or pain and swelling in the legs, you may prevent more serious complications such as stroke, infection, or amputation. Peripheral venous disease (PVD) is a medical condition that affects […]
Arrhythmia is used to describe any heartbeat rhythm that is either irregular–i.e. not steady–or outside the range of a normal heartbeat of 60-100 beats per minute. While many types of arrhythmia are non-life-threatening and even common, other types are much more serious and can cause sudden cardiac arrest. A variety of diagnostic tests and imaging […]
About 400 leg amputations per day are performed a day in the United States to treat advanced critical limb ischemia (CLI) caused by severe peripheral artery disease (PAD). The majority of these are in Black, Hispanic and Native American populations, but they are also common in rural communities where healthcare access is limited. The mortality rate […]
Vascular surgeon Jim Melton, DO, co-founder of the CardioVascular Health Clinic in Oklahoma City, has spearheaded a mobile clinic program to provide cardiovascular services to rural and Native American communities across Oklahoma. The initiative aims to bridge the healthcare disparities gap in areas with limited access to specialized medical care. The mobile clinic program, launched in 2015, sends teams of […]
