The heart is an essential organ and hard-working muscle. The heart's primary function is to pump enough blood to deliver a continuous supply of oxygen and other nutrients throughout the body. Unfortunately, when you stop taking care of your heart,…
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the U.S. It refers to a type of heart disease that develops when the arteries cannot deliver enough oxygen-rich blood to the heart. Symptoms vary among people depending on…
Spider veins are small, damaged blood vessels that can appear on the surface of the legs or face. These minor blemishes can affect more than just a person’s appearance and self-confidence. In some cases, they can become tender to the…
Since we are in the middle of a pandemic and instructed to stay at home to slow the spread of COVID-19, an unsettling trend is occurring. Most of us are worried about getting sick from the new coronavirus, that they…
Advanced Heart and Vein Center (AHVC) helped 49-year-old Oklahoma resident Anjenette (Anje) begin to live life to its fullest after closing a small hole in her heart that caused her a lifetime’s worth of health problems. Anje’s Health Struggles Anje’s…
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 is Diabetes Alert Day, a one-day “wake-up call” that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk. Diabetes affects around 10.5 percent of the U.S. population. However, nearly 1 in 5…
With lightning fast advancements in bio technology, most cardiovascular procedures being done today in the hospital will move out to outpatient centers. The Center for Medicare services has predicted over 80% of these procedures being done in the hospitals today…
March is Blood Clot Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of blood clots and their potentially fatal complication, pulmonary embolism. According to the National Blood Clot Alliance, nearly 80% of the general public is unaware…
This month is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, and we are raising awareness about this disease, who it affects, and how you can recognize the warning signs and seek medical help before things progress. What is Peripheral Artery Disease…
