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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 […]

Medications play a central role in effectively managing the symptoms of peripheral venous disease. They can target various aspects of the condition to relieve symptoms and improve overall vein health. From anticoagulants to prevent blood clots to anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce swelling and pain, medications provide versatile options for symptom improvement. When used along with […]

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common yet often underdiagnosed circulatory condition in which narrowed arteries caused by plaque buildup reduce blood flow to the limbs. Early symptoms of PAD can be easy to dismiss, but there are several warning signs of PAD that you should never ignore, including: PAD typically affects the legs, leading […]

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a serious vascular condition that often remains undetected until symptoms manifest. By the time symptoms appear, PAD may have already progressed significantly, increasing the risk of complications such as non-healing wounds, infections, tissue damage, and limb loss. Early detection through PAD screening is critical to managing the condition, preserving limb […]

If left untreated, Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) can progress to critical limb ischemia (CLI), a potentially fatal injury or loss of tissue that requires emergency action to prevent gangrene, infection, amputation, or death. Nearly 25% of PAD patients will develop CLI, and a quarter of those patients will need a major amputation. Innovative new PAD […]

Regularly scheduled mammograms have been a part of women’s health care for years, but doctors are now using them to diagnose heart disease, as well. Regularly scheduled mammograms have been a part of women’s health care for years, but doctors are now using them to diagnose heart disease, as well. “Calcifications in any vessel can […]

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a common yet potentially fatal vascular condition that affects millions of individuals around the world. Oklahoma has an especially high prevalence of PAD and PAD-related amputations, including among rural and Native American populations. Education, early detection, and effective intervention are three ways CardioVascular Health Clinic is helping to address the […]

Unlocking Cardiovascular Benefits Through Dance According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for adults in the US, responsible for nearly 1 in every 3 deaths, or more than 800,000 people. Roughly 160,000 of those deaths are individuals under the age of 65. However, improving […]