by Medwatch 7 | Feb 5, 2024 | Heart & Vascular
In the U.S., around 200,000 people are annually diagnosed with abdominal aneurysms, better known as the silent killer. An aneurysm is a blood-filled inflation of a blood vessel caused by the weakening of the vessel’s wall. Aneurysms develop because of the general wear...
by Medwatch 7 | Feb 13, 2023 | Heart & Vascular
While taking aspirin can be beneficial for some patients, a local cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular Center in Lawton said people shouldn’t take it in hopes of preventing their first heart attack . Dr. Tom, a cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular Center, said...
by Medwatch 7 | Feb 6, 2023 | Heart Month
February is heart month, and while a cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular Center says while knowing your numbers are important, you shouldn’t stop there. Dr. Bassam Saliba, a cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular Center in Lawton, said you need to know your...
by Medwatch 7 | Sep 26, 2022 | Heart & Vascular
World Heart Day is right around the corner, and medical professionals want you to look at ways you can improve your heart health. According to the latest data from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, heart disease is the leading cause of death in Oklahoma,...
by Medwatch 7 | Aug 15, 2022 | Heart & Vascular
A little over a year ago, Comanche County Memorial Hospital changed how they were doing CPR training. Following that change, they got recognized by the American Heart Association for their efforts. Christopher Reyes, the Performance Improvement Coordinator at CCMH,...
