Cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States,
also lowers your quality of life and contributes to disability. That’s
why you need to seek high-level treatment for any heart or vascular condition.
Nationally Recognized Heart & Vascular Care Nearby
If you or a loved one experience a heart or vascular disorder, trust the
extensively trained cardiovascular care team at OU Health for careful
diagnosing and information about preventive care, as well as advanced
treatments using the latest techniques and technologies.
When you choose OU Health for your heart and vascular care, you become
part of our Cardiovascular Institute program, where a comprehensive, team-based
treatment approach brings together top specialists in Oklahoma City and
Tulsa to collaborate with you in developing a treatment plan tailored
to your specific situation.
Heart Conditions & Treatments
Whatever your heart condition, you can depend on the expert cardiologists
at OU Health to provide advanced, research-based treatments, including
information from clinical trials, to address even the most complex cardiac
conditions, including:
As part of your comprehensive treatment plan, you and your OU Health cardiovascular
care team may take advantage of our advanced cardiac catheterization and
electrophysiology lab for a wide range of minimally invasive diagnostic
and interventional procedures such as:
Ablation – Repairs heart tissue with alcohol solution, extreme heat
or extreme cold
Device lead extraction – For pacemakers and defibrillators
Endovascular stenting – For abdominal aortic aneurysm
Nephrology declot procedures and catheter placement
Placement for permanent pacemaker (PPM) or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
Advanced Treatments for Your Heart & Vascular System
If you or a loved one live with a congenital heart disease, depend on OU
Health’s cardiovascular specialists for dedicated, personalized
follow-up care. As part of the adult congenital heart disease program,
you receive a wide range services – as either an inpatient or outpatient
– designed to meet your medical, physical, emotional or social needs.
Your cardiologist provides guidance and helps you understand how your
heart condition affects adult milestones like employment, physical activity
and pregnancy.
Interventional Cardiology
Reduce your need for open-heart surgery with corrective procedures available
through OU Health’s interventional cardiology program. You’ll
work with our interventional cardiologist and a team of heart and vascular
specialists to find the best approach for your particular situation.
Members of your interventional team also participate in groundbreaking
research and device studies, which means they understand the latest evidence-based
cardiovascular medicine and can offer you advanced diagnostic techniques
and a hybrid treatment approach that combines minimally invasive catheter
insertions and heart valve replacements with surgical procedures.
Cardiac & Vascular Surgery
Your cardiac or vascular surgeon works alongside experts in OU Health’s
Cardiovascular Institute program as part of your treatment care team.
You benefit from their regular participation in cardiovascular research
and clinical trials, which gives them experience with new approaches for
effectively treating your heart condition, including techniques designed
to reduce your recovery time.
As your body ages, blood vessels may become thicker and less flexible,
which can contribute to health conditions such as high blood pressure.
That’s when you need to talk with your doctor and reach out to OU
Health Vascular Clinic in Oklahoma City. You’ll work with Oklahoma’s
most experienced vascular specialists, which means your treatment benefits
from unmatched experience and advanced technology. Your OU Vascular Center
team uses evidence-based procedures and works with your regular doctor
to assure seamless, top-quality care and long-term follow-up.
Circulation problems in your legs can lead to pain, difficulty walking
or amputation, so count on specialists in OU Health’s Limb Preservation
program to improve your cardiovascular health and prevent the need to
remove a limb. You’ll receive expert care and treatment for a wide
range of circulatory impairments, including peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Circulatory Conditions
Diabetic foot ulcers
Leg pain, fatigue or weakness
Prior amputations
Poorly healing leg wounds
Treatments for Peripheral Artery Disease
Medications
Walking and exercise programs
Smoking and nicotine cessation programs
Procedures to improve blood flow to the legs
Your Expert Team for Heart & Vascular Medicine
Each member of your extensively experienced heart and vascular medicine
team — from physician specialists to support staff — contributes
to your positive participation in the OU Health Cardiovascular Institute
program and provides comprehensive care supported by leading research
and technology.
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