Why Oklahoma Heart Institute

Choosing a hospital can be one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. That’s why it’s important to do your homework. With high quality ratings from independent organizations and some of the nation’s best trained physicians, Oklahoma Heart Institute has earned recognition as one of the finest tertiary cardiovascular care programs in the country.

Located on the campus of Hillcrest Medical Center, OHI is the state’s largest, most comprehensive hospital of its kind, featuring more than 183,000 square feet of space and a capacity for 104 beds.

From complete diagnostic services – including six 24/7 cath labs with some of the fastest treatment times in the nation – to open heart surgery, cardiac rehabilitation and a heart failure center, OHI is proud to offer a full spectrum of services designed to help patients live longer, healthier lives. We invite you to learn more about the comprehensive services, state-of-the-art technology and modern amenities that make Oklahoma Heart Institute the best choice for heart care.

Comprehensive Services

Oklahoma Heart Institute offers a wide range of services including:

• Cardiovascular diagnostic services featuring:
  • Echocardiography – Transthoracic & Transesophageal
  • Electrocardiography
  • Cardiac CT & Vascular CT
  • Cardiac MRI & Vascular MRI
  • Cardiac Nuclear Imaging
  • Vascular Ultrasound Imaging
• Cardiovascular Interventional and Electrophysiology Laboratories
• Cardiovascular Interventional Unit (CIU)
• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Cardiac Care Telemetry Units
• Cardiovascular Research
• Center for Diabetes Management
• Heart Failure CARE Center
• Education Center

Advanced Technology

Oklahoma Heart Institute combines the expertise of the state’s premier cardiologists, endocrinologists and cardiovascular surgeons with the latest in cardiovascular technology to provide superior care. For example:

• OHI is the first hospital in Tulsa to acquire and use the 64-slice cardiac CT for cardiovascular diagnostic imaging. As one of the world’s most advanced diagnostic instruments, it helps experts see evidence of coronary disease with remarkable clarity and accuracy.
• OHI was the first to bring cardiovascular MRI to Oklahoma; now we are proud to introduce the new Siemens 1.5T MAGNETOM Avanto. This dedicated cardiovascular MRI system uses the latest technology to improve patient throughput and image quality. In fact, it’s so effective that it can capture an image in the time it takes to hold a breath.
• OHI uses GPS equipment and 3-D technology in each of its six new cardiac catheterization labs to provide advanced imaging capabilities. This allows doctors to determine the actual size of blockages in the heart, enabling them to see even the tiniest vessels and better determine the correct size of stent to use.
• OHI is among the first hospitals in the nation to utilize new technology that makes recovery from open heart surgery safer and less painful. Co-developed by cardiovascular surgeon James Spann, MD, the Sternal Talon prevents painful post-operative movement and decreases the risk of infection.

Patient-Centered Amenities

Designed with input from physicians, nurses, patients and families, Oklahoma Heart Institute provides a family-oriented, healing environment. In addition to many of the amenities found in fine hotels, patients and visitors will enjoy all-private rooms featuring natural light, tranquil colors, and home-like furniture. Other features include free wireless Internet access and flat panel HDTVs. OHI also features the innovative Art of Healing program, which integrates music and art into the healing process.

A Recognized Leader

Oklahoma Heart Institute maintains high volumes in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology and other areas – giving it an advantage over hospitals that treat fewer patients. National research confirms hospitals that treat higher volumes of patients with heart-related problems have better success rates.