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...
by Medwatch 7 | Jan 30, 2019 | Medwatch 7
According to the American Heart Association, peripheral arterial disease is a potentially life-threatening condition that can be managed or even reversed with proper care. Doctor’s say it’s important to know the signs and symptoms. Peripheral arterial disease...
by Medwatch 7 | Jan 23, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Opioids
To help fight the ongoing opioid epidemic, the Oklahoma Legislature passed Senate Bill 1446 to help regulate prescribing practices. However, one local physician says the bill comes with a lot of challenges. Senate Bill 1446 went into effect in November of 2018,...
by Medwatch 7 | Jan 20, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Rehabilitation
One local non-profit is using dogs as a form of therapy to provide comfort and companionship to patients who might need a bit of puppy love. Paws with Love Therapy Dogs is a volunteer organization that provides comfort and companionship with therapy dogs to...
by Medwatch 7 | Jan 9, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Organ Donation
Oklahoma has one of the highest number of registered organ donors in the country. However, there’s still about 700 people in the state, and 114,000 in the country waiting for their second chance at life. Melissa Alvillar’s father Brett Rankin, donated a kidney...
