According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Oklahoma ranks among the top states in the United States for obesity rates. Obesity significantly raises the risk of AFib by placing increased strain on the heart and may lead to serious complications such as stroke, heart failure and other heart rhythm problems.
Ascension St. John provides comprehensive heart care at six of our seven hospitals and operates nine heart and vasacular centers across northeast Oklahoma and southern Kansas. The multi-specialty heart care, vascular care, rehabilitation and advanced surgical care teams combine to deliver integrated care using the latest in surgical robotic systems.
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