The electrocardiogram, or EKG, tests the heart's electrical conduction system and provides a graphic record of the electrical impulses produced during each heartbeat. The EKG is almost always the first test a patient undergoes as part of a
Cardiac stress testing or exercise electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) as it's also known, is a test used to measure the heart's ability to respond to external stress in a controlled clinical environment. In many instances cardiac abnormalities may become
Heart and lung surgery is used to treat a variety of vascular and thoracic conditions. Heart surgeons at the Heart Hospital at Saint Francis in Tulsa, OK, routinely perform state-of-the-art vascular and cardiothoracic surgeries. Surgeons can use
The Saint Francis Heart and Vascular Institute provides an alternative treatment option to traditional open heart surgery for patients presenting with severe aortic stenosis. Our highly-skilled cardiology team will help determine if you would benefit
Watchman Procedure The Saint Francis Heart and Vascular Institute offers a procedure that helps prevent a stroke in some patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (A-fib). This procedure, called WATCHMAN™, aids in stroke prevention for those
You can help to avoid heart problems tomorrow by adopting a healthy lifestyle today. While there are some risk factors you cannot change, such as family history, gender or age, there are some key steps you can take in preventing heart disease. Taking
Whether a patient is recovering from a heart attack or cardiac surgery, undergoing treatment for coronary artery disease or valve disease, or simply at high risk for developing heart disease, the cardiac rehabilitation (cardiac rehab) programs