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
The heart includes four tiny — but very important — valves. Heart valve disease occurs when one or more of these valves doesn't work properly. Some people are born with heart valve disease, while others acquire it later in life. Signs of Heart Valve
The Heart Hospital at Saint Francis leads in the field of cardiology, as well as in the development of cardiac management techniques, which begin with an accurate evaluation of heart function. A number of non-invasive diagnostic tests are available
Echocardiography uses high frequency sound waves, much like sonar, to create a "picture" of the heart in motion. The technique is used to evaluate the heart's size, interior structures, shape and movements. Two different types of echocardiography are