Genetic Counseling Saint Francis Center for Genetics provides genetic counseling to help you and your family better understand a genetic condition. Our genetic counselor is a valuable resource for families coping with the diagnosis of a genetic
Heart disease is categorized as any disorder that affects the heart's ability to function normally. It is largely preventable, but is still recognized as the number one cause of death in the United States. Saint Francis Health System and its
Vein Disorders Our veins play an important role in circulation by returning deoxygenated blood back to the heart and lungs from other areas in the body. This process is a crucial part of how our cardiovascular system works. The board certified
Varicose Veins Affecting almost 23 percent of all Americans, varicose veins are the most common vein disease, with women being twice as susceptible as men. In varicose veins, the valves are dysfunctional or less efficient, therefore blood collects in
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein resulting in either a partial or complete block of circulation, most often found in the lower leg, thigh or pelvis. Blood clots are caused by
Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in your lungs. It occurs when part or all of a blood clot travels to the lungs from the legs, or in rare cases, other parts of the body. The clot blocks the
An arrhythmia is a change from the normal rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. The change can be too fast of a heartbeat, too slow of a heartbeat or a heartbeat with an irregular rhythm. They can be harmless to life-threatening. Types of Arrhythmia There
The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD). For some people, the first sign of CAD is a heart attack. The heart specialists at Saint Francis Health System want to help you reduce your risk for CAD
The Heart Hospital at Saint Francis provides critical care for heart attack and cardiac arrest patients throughout Tulsa and eastern Oklahoma. Because reacting quickly can save a life, it's important to know the warning signs of a heart attack and