Impact of Heart Health on Wound Healing
Cardiovascular disease can take many forms, including Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arrhythmia and Vascular Disease. People with diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. These diseases and other issues with the heart and vessels can cause blockages that obstruct the flow of blood, hindering the delivery …
5 Heart-Healthy Foods For Your Diet
Eating heart-healthy foods is crucial to your long-term health, but what does that really mean? What foods are considered “heart-healthy?” Most foods you eat have some nutritional value or health benefits – carbs offer a brain boost, sodium lets your body absorb water better and …
National Donor Day 2022
Observed every year on February 14th, National Donor Day is an observance dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ, eye and tissue donation. By educating and sharing the Donate Life message, we can each take small steps every day to help save and heal more lives, and honor the donor’s legacy of …
5 Ways To Reduce Risk Of Congenital Heart Defects
Whether you’re a first-time parent or a veteran, pregnancy can be scary. It’s a seemingly endless stream of physician visits, check-ups, ultrasounds and more. You’re also on-edge and waiting to hear if your unborn child is healthy at almost every turn. Every expecting mother waits …
Does Covid-19 Increase Your Risk Of Heart Disease?
First discovered in 2019, the novelty virus Covid-19 has quickly turned into a pandemic that continues even today. This virus has thrived despite many mandates, lockdowns and vaccination attempts worldwide. We continue to discover new variations of the virus, and more recently, have seen spikes …
Welcome Leni Abraham
Welcome to the CCMH Cardiology family Leni Abraham! She is an Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Nuclear Cardiologist. We can’t wait to see what she accomplishes with us here in the cardiology department! Dr. Abraham is now accepting new patients. Call 580.250.4278 for more information. …
Your Health & Sleeping Position
If you’re someone who sleeps on your stomach, we may have some bad news! Your sleeping position impacts more than a good night’s rest. In fact, if you’ve dealt with heartburn, acid reflux or other digestive issues at night, it may be because of the …
The Benefits of Coffee
If coffee isn’t part of your morning routine, you may want to reconsider! Around 62% of Americans drink coffee every day. On average, Americans consume about three cups per day. Most Americans make coffee a necessary part of their morning routines, caffeine being the motivator …
Heart Failure Awareness Week
Heart Failure Awareness Week Did you know that heart failure is one of the most common diagnoses in hospital patients aged 65 and over? Or that heart failure is normally a progressive disease, meaning it slowly gets worse over time? If you didn’t, we have …
Signs of a Heart Attack
February is Heart Health Awareness Month. Read below to learn how heart attacks can present themselves, and the different warning signs that can manifest in men and women. What Causes Heart Attacks? Ischemic heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease, is the main cause …
