Cardiothoracic surgeon brings expertise to Oklahoma

The Edmond Sun

EDMOND March 21, 2008 12:58 pm

— Many heart failure patients in Oklahoma once traveled to Utah for mechanical circulatory support. Thanks to Dr. James Long, who brings his world-renowned expertise to the Oklahoma Advanced Heart Failure Program at Integris, these patients now will receive the care they need closer to home.
Using revolutionary, implantable heart assist pumps, MCS gives heart failure patients previously hope thought impossible. Once pioneered as temporary support for patients who were awaiting a heart transplant, this therapy is currently being broadly applied for the treatment of advanced heart failure. Patients may now receive a permanent device when transplantation is not an option.
Integris Baptist is the only facility in Oklahoma to offer this therapy while providing the widest possible spectrum of options for cardiovascular care.