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Recognizing Heat Illness in Kids
We as adults know when the heat is giving us problems. In fact, we can typically recognize the symptoms early on. But for kids, it can be a little bit harder to tell. Heat-related illnesses are when the body gets overheated from fevers or being outside. Typically,...
KSWO brings you the latest local, state and national health news on MedWatch. During the evening broadcast, MedWatch reporter, Haley Wilson, informs you about new advances in medications, tests and procedures to diagnose and treat all types of illnesses.
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Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart defects from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. According to the American Heart Association about 40,000 children are born in the United States every year with a congenital heart defect. These defects are a result of the blood vessels around the heart or the...
Cardiac catheterization
Cardiac catheterization from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. A blocked artery in the heart can lead to chest pain and eventually cause a heart attack. Cardiac catheterization is a procedure that allows cardiologists to see exactly how much damage is in the artery. Cardiac...
Coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Coronary artery disease is the most common form of cardiovascular disease and is the number one killer in the US. The job of the coronary arteries is to provide the heart with blood and oxygen. But, when fatty...
Valvular heart disease
Valvular heart disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Valvular heart disease is affecting more and more American’s mostly due to the increasing age of our population. The most common valvular condition is called aortic valve stenosis. What may seem like symptoms of...
Pacemakers
Pacemakers from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Nearly five million Americans suffer from heart failure, a condition that can cause fatigue, shortness of breath, inability to lay flat or perform usual daily activities. Patients suffering with these symptoms can benefit from...
Calcium scoring
Calcium scoring from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Calcium scoring is a newer technology to help detect who's at risk for heart disease. It is a type of CT scan that measures the amount of calcium in the blood vessels of the heart. But, Cardiologists warn this new scan...
Aspirin saves lives
Aspirin from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Many Americans at risk for heart attacks and strokes use aspirin to help prevent them from happening. But does aspirin work for everyone? One Lawton cardiologist says people don't realize how much aspirin really helps...