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Peripheral Artery Disease could cost you an arm or leg
Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD, is common, but it could have serious consequences on your body. Peripheral Artery Disease happens when your arteries narrow, usually due to fatty plaque buildup. PAD can happen in any blood vessel, but it most commonly affects the...
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Peripheral Artery Disease could cost you an arm or leg
Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD, is common, but it could have serious consequences on your body. Peripheral Artery Disease happens when your arteries narrow, usually due to fatty plaque buildup. PAD can happen in any blood vessel, but it most commonly affects the...
Cardio rehab at Memorial Health offers people with heart conditions a new lease on life
Working out is great for your heart, but if you have a heart condition, it can be risky. Memorial Health’s Cardio Rehab Center aims to eliminate that risk. If you need a workout buddy, Memorial Health’s Cardio Rehab Center offers EKG-monitored workouts to those who...
Minimally invasive procedure helps patients with aortic stenosis live longer
Aortic stenosis is when the heart’s main valve becomes stiff and narrowed, making it harder for blood to flow to the rest of the body. When it becomes severe, it can lead to life-threatening complications, even sudden cardiac death. That’s why treatment is so...
What you need to know about aortic stenosis
Aortic stenosis is a serious, progressive heart valve disease that mostly affects people over 80, though symptoms can appear as early as your 50s or 60s. Dr. Ahmed Elkaryoni, a cardiologist at Memorial Health, explains what it is. “There are four valves in the heart,...
Reaching where an angiogram can’t: how Memorial Health treats unseen heart issues
If you have unexplained chest pains, shortness of breath or other heart-related problems, but your angiogram says your heart looks fine, new technology at Memorial Health’s Heart and Vascular Center may have the answer you need. Angiograms are a useful tool for...
Memorial Health’s PERT team puts all hands on deck to treat pulmonary emboli
A pulmonary embolism can kill you swiftly, which is why it’s important to get it treated as soon as possible. That’s why Memorial Health’s PERT Team is offering quick, local treatment, which can be life-saving for patients who can’t afford to travel for treatment. The...
Staying safe inside and outside during winter weather
Oklahoma isn’t exactly known for its snow and ice, and while the landscape is pretty, those who aren’t used to this kind of weather can find themselves in danger both inside and outside. Car crashes, frostbite, fires and more are some of the dangers emergency workers...