Heart disease in women is the leading cause of death, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly two-thirds of those who die suddenly from heart disease had no prior
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
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
Pediatric Cardiology It's hard to imagine a teeny-tiny baby having big heart problems. It's even harder to imagine how big doctors mend those little hearts. But, the pediatric heart care specialists at Saint Francis Children's Hospital are up to the