Cardiology

Choose Ascension St. John to be your first choice – from heart and vascular screenings to surgery. Schedule with a cardiologist.

Two cardiovascular specialists in surgical attire examine a live heart imaging scan on a monitor inside a cardiac catheterization lab.Two cardiovascular specialists in surgical attire examine a live heart imaging scan on a monitor inside a cardiac catheterization lab.

Cardiovascular care in Oklahoma

Choose Ascension St. John to be your first choice – from heart and vascular screenings to surgery. Schedule with a cardiologist.

Leading the way in heart care in Oklahoma

When you choose Ascension St. John, you get an experienced cardiovascular specialist and care team who are part of a national team, sharing best practices and the latest research and nationally recognized treatments and certified programs. Our heart program is recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s High Performing Hospitals for giving “high performing” treatment to patients experiencing heart attacks and for patients who need pacemaker implantation. If you need heart valve treatment, we have the only certified Transcatheter Valve Center in Oklahoma.

A heart scan could save your life

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A heart scan is a quick, painless way to detect early signs of heart disease before symptoms appear. If you have risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a family history, this simple test could prevent a heart attack.

If you are using insurance, a doctor’s referral is needed to schedule a heart scan. Find a Specialist.

Already have a referral or are planning to pay out-of-pocket? Please call to schedule your heart scan:

Know the symptoms of a cardiac emergency

The symptoms of an aneurysm may look like other health conditions or problems. Some aneurysms can cause pain in the abdomen, chest, lower back, or groin area. The pain may be severe pain in the back of the abdomen may mean the aneurysm is about to burst. You may also experience a pulsing feeling, like a heartbeat, in the abdomen. Other symptoms may include severe headache, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbance and loss of consciousness.

If you're feeling the symptoms of a heart attack, such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, nausea, or pain in the neck, jaw or arms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot that develops in a blood vessel in the body (often in the leg). It then travels to a lung artery, where it suddenly blocks blood flow.

Common symptoms include:

  • Chest pain
  • Coughing or coughing up blood
  • Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting
  • Fast heart rate or irregular heartbeat
  • Low blood pressure
  • Rapid breathing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sweating

A stroke can result if the narrowing of the carotid arteries is severe enough that blood flow is blocked. It can block blood flow to the brain if a piece of plaque breaks off.

It’s important to remember the signs of a stroke with the acronym “B.E. F.A.S.T.”

  • Balance changes or loss of balance
  • Eyes and vision changes
  • Face drooping or numbness
  • Arm weakness
  • Speech that is slurred
  • Time, get help immediately

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.

Conditions, tests and treatments

Conditions, tests and treatments

Advanced heart care close to home

If you are looking for a cardiologist or a second opinion on a diagnosis or your care plan, we can help. You’ll find that managing long-term and chronic heart care needs is easier with a team ready to support you.

Refer your patient to Ascension

When you are facing a new diagnosis or are deciding on a surgical or therapeutic treatment plan, there’s a lot to think about. If you are looking for a second opinion for advanced heart care, our cardiologists can also connect you with the right specialists for minimally invasive surgery, including TAVR. Our heart and vascular specialists can provide a second opinion, based on our experience and as part of a national care team.

Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records on your behalf, so that they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.

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If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.

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