by Medwatch 7 | Feb 9, 2016 | Blood Pressure, Heart & Vascular
Managing your blood pressure is important, no matter your age. Do you know what a healthy blood pressure is for you? Getting your blood pressure checked is often the first thing that happens when you step into your doctor’s office. But did you know managing...
by Medwatch 7 | Feb 9, 2016 | Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart & Vascular, Medwatch 7, Uncategorized
According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 2.7 million American’s are living with a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation. It occurs when the upper chamber of the heart quivers instead of beating normally. Experts say treating this...
by Medwatch 7 | Feb 9, 2016 | Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Heart & Vascular, Heart Month, Medwatch 7
Continuing with National Heart Month, certain numbers, like heart rate, cholesterol and blood pressure, can be improved. Numbers, numbers everywhere. Experts recommend managing and maintaining your numbers, but where do you start? Southwest Oklahoma Heart and Vascular...
by Medwatch 7 | Feb 9, 2016 | Heart & Vascular, Heart Month, Medwatch 7
February is National Heart Month. Each day this month, we will take a look at different topics about the heart, such as aortic valve replacement. A newer technique is now being used in aortic valve replacement operations at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, with the...
by Medwatch 7 | Feb 9, 2016 | Depression, Medwatch 7
Depression is a common but serious medical condition that affects about one in 10 American adults. Depression can be mild or it can be so severe that it prevents a person from functioning. The good news is depression can be successfully treated.
