by Medwatch 7 | Mar 13, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Flu Season
Go get your flu vaccine. Doctor’s can’t say it enough. Flu season is from September to May, and doctors say it’s not too late for the flu shot. According to the Oklahoma State Department of health, so far this season, Oklahoma has had over 1700 cases of the...
by Medwatch 7 | Feb 27, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Heart & Vascular
Heart valve disease is when one or more of the valves in your heart doesn’t work properly. Sometimes it can requires surgery to repair or replace it. Your heart has four valves that keep blood flowing in the correct direction. Each valve opens and closes once...
by Medwatch 7 | Feb 24, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Heart & Vascular, Heart Surgery
Heart bypass surgery is the most common type of heart surgery performed on adults. Doctors say it’s relatively safe and an effective procedure that reduces the risk of heart attack and death. Dr. Tim Trotter is a cardio thoracic surgeon at Comanche County...
by Medwatch 7 | Feb 20, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Heart & Vascular
Heart failure happens when the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to support the needs of your body. It’s a serious condition, but it’s not necessarily a death sentence. More than a half a million people are diagnosed with congestive heart failure each...
by Medwatch 7 | Feb 17, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Heart & Vascular
Coronary Artery Disease is the blockage of the arteries to the heart, that decreases the blood flow. It’s a disease that can be deadly, but Doctors say it’s preventable. Oklahoma is 2nd in the nation when it comes to people with coronary artery disease....
by Medwatch 7 | Feb 6, 2019 | Medwatch 7
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Deep Vein Thrombosis is a serious condition that is often under-diagnosed. However, Doctor’s say it’s preventable. Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot...
