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Have you noticed any changes when you go out for a walk or run? Do your legs begin to cramp and ache after a few minutes of exercise, but feel better when you stop exercising? Peripheral artery disease may be the cause of your leg pain and can lead to more serious complications. What is…

Oklahoma Heart Institute brings the expertise of physicians recruited from top centers across the country like Cleveland Clinic, Baylor and Cedars-Sinai to two Tulsa Metro clinics and twelve regional clinics throughout Northeastern Oklahoma. Designed to improve access to quality care, Oklahoma Heart Institute’s regional presence assures patients outside the Tulsa metro area they are connected to the…

The News on 6 aired this story May 7, 2013 A defibrillator vest is saving lives in Oklahoma.  It’s designed for people who have a weak heart or survived a heart attack. One Oklahoma man says the LifeVest saved his life twice. It’s been around for a few years now, but doctors say many heart…

Heart disease doesn’t just affect men. Heart disease is the number one killer of women, as well as the number one cause of disability for women. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common cause of heart disease. CAD is the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries and is caused by the presence of cholesterol and plaque,…

May 13, 2013 through May 18, 2013 is National Women’s Health Week. Often the caregivers for the rest of the family, women sometimes take better care of others than they do for themselves. Not only are they more likely to neglect their own health care, the added stress and responsibility of care giving can increase…

For patients suffering from symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation, everyday life can be greatly interrupted. We’ve shared stories of AFib patients who thought they were going to have to give up their careers, but weren’t ready to retire. Another patient couldn’t explain why he suddenly had no energy past 4pm. Some patients have lived with the fear of…

The date is Thursday, April 25, 2013 and Beverly Hall, 48, is about to make a series of important, yet seemingly unrelated decisions. Her husband recovers on the 4th floor at Hillcrest Medical Center following a scheduled total knee replacement. Beverly decides at the last minute to spend the night to help take care of…

Whether you are consulting with a cardiologist regarding the results of a screening test or referred by your primary care physician, patients often have a list of questions to ask the doctor, but don’t know where to start. It is important to spend time with your cardiologist to better understand your diagnosis and treatment options…

“The last night that I spent at my home, I was thinking I was very close to taking my last breath,” says patient John White two weeks before to Dr. Kamran Muhammad performed his TAVR procedure. See how his life has transformed since curing his severe aortic stenosis with the TAVR procedure.