Cardiology

Cardiovascular MRI at Oklahoma Heart Institute

• Over 15 years of study;  1st study was done 6/3/99
• 1st department of its kind in the United States
• 300 clinical studies performed in Year one
• Currently performing more than 3000 studies per year
• Have grown from one CMR technologist to three; and one CMR cardiologist to three
• Originally provided only outpatient services; now provide both inpatient and outpatient services

Cholesterol is a soft and waxy substance that exists in every cell in our bodies. There are two types of cholesterol: high-density lipoprotein (HDL) which is considered “good cholesterol” and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) also known as “bad cholesterol.”  If we get too much cholesterol, large deposits of LDL collect in our arteries which increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and heart disease. This is when doctors will advise that a change is made to diet, exercise or medication.