Oklahoma Heart Institute

04/13/2026

Your health deserves consistent care. A primary care provider can help you stay on top of preventive screenings, manage ongoing health needs and guide you through every stage of your health journey.

Check out the link in the comments to connect with a primary care provider today.

04/12/2026

Today we recognize the radiologic and imaging nurses who play a critical role in patient care. Their clinical expertise, compassion and attention to detail help ensure patients receive safe, high-quality imaging services every day. Thank you for the care you provide.

04/07/2026

Good health is the foundation of strong communities. On World Health Day, we recognize the importance of access to quality care and the dedicated teams working every day to support the health and well-being of the communities they serve.

04/05/2026

Wishing a joyful Easter to all who celebrate. May this season of renewal bring hope, peace and time spent with loved ones.

04/03/2026

Dr. Edward Martin was awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) at the 2026 Scientific Sessions in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, recognizing extraordinary service and lasting impact in the field. Often considered a “Hall of Fame” distinction, this award celebrates individuals who have advanced cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) in truly meaningful ways.

Dr. Martin’s contributions have shaped the field on a global scale, including:
• Establishing the first cardiovascular MRI in a private cardiology practice in the U.S. (1999)
• Helping create and define the current cardiovascular MRI CPT billing codes
• Pioneering research on safely performing MRI scans in patients with pacemakers—changing practices worldwide
• Leading efforts to establish accreditation standards for CMR systems
• Training more than 80 physicians and technologists in CMR

He was also previously named a Master of the Society in 2021 — making this recognition even more remarkable.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Martin on this incredible achievement and his continued impact on advancing cardiovascular care!

04/01/2026

Wishing a meaningful Passover to those observing. May this time of reflection and tradition bring peace, connection and moments of togetherness with family and friends.

03/30/2026

Happy Doctors' Day to some of our favorite doctors ♥️🩺
Pictured:
Michael B. Newnam, M.D.
Rachel Posey Nfodjo, D.O.
Frank J. Gaffney, M.D.

03/26/2026

Oklahoma Heart Institute (OHI) successfully completed the first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) with the Laplace Interventional valve in Oklahoma and the surrounding region this week.

This valve is being studied for minimally invasive treatment of tricuspid regurgitation (severely leaky tricuspid heart valve), and allows for replacement of the tricuspid valve without surgery. This therapy provides hope to patients struggling with symptoms such as fatigue, leg swelling and shortness of breath.

OHI offers the most advanced and comprehensive structural heart program in the state and region, offering all commercially available therapies and access to multiple research trials of promising new therapies. OHI is the only facility in the region offering the Laplace TTVR Early Feasibility trial, in line with our mission of innovation and clinical excellence for the benefit of our patients.

Caution: Laplace Interventional's TTVR System is approved for investigational use in the United States and limited by Federal or United States) law to investigational use only.

03/24/2026

Oklahoma Heart Institute (OHI) welcomes Katie Gasaway, PA-C, to the team! She specializes in general cardiology and says her passion for cardiac care started when she completed a clinical rotation at OHI. She makes it a priority to connect with patients on a personal level, ensuring they feel heard and never rushed.

03/20/2026

We are proud to welcome Alexander Hajduczok, M.D., to the Oklahoma Heart Institute team! He’s an advanced heart failure medicine physician, with special interests in heart transplants, exercise physiology and clinical trials. He says it’s a privilege to care for people. “I can’t think of anything more rewarding than [building] relationships with patients and their families and truly making a difference in their lives.”

Dr. Hajduczok is accepting new patients now. Schedule an appointment with him by calling 918-574-9003.

03/20/2026

Oklahoma Heart Institute recently implanted Tulsa's first OmniaSecure™ defibrillation lead. Led by Dr. Joseph Gard and our expert electrophysiology team, this procedure marks a major advancement for cardiac patients in our region!

As the world’s smallest defibrillation lead, the OmniaSecure™ from Medtronic allows our physicians to achieve more precise placement while maintaining powerful life-saving therapy. This innovation provides the "best of all worlds" by enabling both pacing and defibrillation in a single lead, which reduces procedural complexity for our patients. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to bringing world-class technology and compassionate care to our community.

03/20/2026

Nominations for the Great 100 Nurses in Oklahoma are open!

From March 16 to April 30, we invite you to honor a special nurse by nominating them at https://g100nurses.org/oklahoma/. The Great 100 Nurses will be announced in June.

Sponsorship opportunities are now available.