The heart is a hard-working muscle that delivers a continuous supply of oxygen and other nutrients to the brain and other vital organs, making it central to good health. When you stop taking care of your heart, you are slowly…
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…
Improved hygiene including facemask, social distancing, frequent hand washing are some of the proven methods to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection among other upper respiratory infections. We would like to remind you of more powerful tool : Nasal irrigation.…
Our patients have concerns what should one do if they suspect they have COVID-19 (Coronavirus) or have been tested positive? Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)…
February is often viewed as the season of love, not only because of Valentine’s Day, but also with heart disease being the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States, it’s especially important not only…
Two years ago I suffered cardiac arrest while at work. North Metro Fire rushed me to Good Samaritan where Dr. Sharma poked 3 stents into my left artery and because of all amazing caregivers in that cath lab, I survived.…
What Is a Leg Arterial Ultrasound? An ultrasound is a type of diagnostic imaging procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to create an image of the interior of the body. Ultrasounds are particularly effective for creating crisp, clean images…
One minute you’re feeling a bit dizzy, the next thing you know, you’re flat on your back wondering what happened. About one third of people say they have fainted at least once. One of the most common reasons is syncope…
The holidays are the time of year to reflect on all the joys in our lives. Friends, family, prosperity, and good health are all things to celebrate. Don’t just take your blessings for granted. The holidays may be all about…