The Heart Center, an affiliate of Oklahoma Heart Center of Oklahoma City, is the first hospital in Northwest Oklahoma to provide Open Heart Surgery.

The Cardiac Cath Lab features experienced staff that assists cardiac patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The cath lab features state-of-the-art fully digital equipment capable of both cardiac and peripheral-vascular procedures.

Open Heart Surgery

INTEGRIS Heart Surgery Program Saving Lives
On May 17, 2001, medical history was made in Enid when Cardiovascular Surgeon David Vanhooser performed the first open heart surgery at INTEGRIS Bass.

Since that time Dr. Vanhooser has performed thousands of procedures right here in Enid.

In 2004, the hospital launched an endovascular surgery program under Dr. Vanhooser’s direction. As a result, the hospital is now the only hospital in Northwest Oklahoma providing surgical treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms, using an advanced minimally invasive technique.

Other procedures and service offered include:, carotid artery angiography, carotid artery stenting with embolic protection, comprehensive peripheral vascular disease management including non-invasive testing, diagnostic angiography, minimally invasive stenting and angioplasty.

The INTEGRIS Bass Heart Center participates in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database. Data and outcomes for heart patients are recorded and then the organization reports results on an annual basis. In the most recent report, the INTEGRIS Bass Heart Center scored equal to or better than the national standard in almost every category measured.

The INTEGRIS Bass Heart Center and Dr. Vanhooser now provide a complete range of sophisticated cardiothoracic surgical services for the treatment of: atherosclerosis (blocked arteries) , coronary artery disease treatment, valves requiring repair and replacement , congestive heart failure.

Dr. Vanhooser uses the latest technology including “Beating Heart” technology where a special instrument is used to stop only the portion of the heart that needs repair. A patient favorite is Dr. Vanhooser’s minimally invasive endoscopic technique for removing veins from the leg for bypass surgery through a 1 inch incision.

The Bass Heart Center continues to be the only heart program in Enid with dedicated cardiac anesthesia and the only Enid based, cardiac perfusion services available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We also remain the only program in Enid with a full-time dedicated heart surgery team, available 24/7.

Miracles happen every day at the INTEGRIS Bass Heart Center.

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac Cath Lab Plays Key Role
The INTEGRIS Bass Baptist Cardiac Catheterization Lab plays a key role in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. Diagnostic catheterization allows a cardiologist to visualize the degree and location of blockages in coronary arteries and determine the most appropriate treatment option.

This equipment used for Cardiac Catheterization is the first of its kind in Northwest Oklahoma and was part of the $3.5 mil commitment to the program for cardiovascular surgery. The INTEGRIS Bass Heart Center’s Cath Lab is state-of-the-art and is equipped for both cardiac and peripheral procedures. This equipment provides cardiologists and radiologists with unprecedented quality of images for both cardiac and radiographic procedures. With the improved images the physicians are able to provide advanced procedures previously only provided in a limited capacity in Enid.

The cardiologists are able to provide angioplasty, coronary stent insertions and other advanced technologies that previously required patients to travel to Oklahoma City for the procedures. One of the newest advancements to the program have been the Drug Eluding Stents for coronary artery blockages.

In addition to Cardiac Catheterization the department also implants permanent pacemakers. Diagnostic and interventional procedures are also available to open blockages in peripheral arteries that feed vessels carrying blood to the lower body.

During all procedures within the Cath Lab, special equipment monitors the pressure in a patient's heart. This monitoring is also continued in the recovery area.

The Cath Lab is staffed by an experienced team, which includes Critical Care Nurses and Registered Radiologic Technologists who have specialized in Cardiac Catheterization procedures. At the end of each case, physicians review digital images taken during the procedure, allowing physicians to make detailed reviews of the angiograph imagery and archive the information.

The INTEGRIS Bass Heart Center offers cardiac cath patients the reassurance of knowing that a cardiovascular surgeon and surgical team is available to perform advanced cardiac surgery immediately, if needed.

Cardiac Rehab 

The INTEGRIS Bass Baptist Cardiac Rehab Program is located at the Bass Pavilion at 401 S. Third.

This medically based wellness program enables participants to obtain personal goals and beyond. The program consists of a multidisciplinary Life Care team that includes physicians, nurses, exercise specialists, dieticians, behavioral therapists and chaplains.

The program has a unique group of professional dedicated to advancing the level of care for cardiac and vascular patients.

Our staff includes; Director, Katherine Lewis, Diane Kendall, an ICU nurse with more than 20 years experience, and Linda Yauk, a registered dietician and manager of the Oklahoma Diabetes Center of Excellence.

Together, the team helps the patient set realistic recovery goals and then helps the patient work toward those goals.

The program emphasizes Fitness, Knowledge and Support.

The rehab facility is equipped with Cybex cardiovascular and strength training equipment and offers monitored exercises sessions.

Education is emphasized through group seminars, HeartSense educational classes, and health screenings.

The program also offers some unique features including a cooking demonstration kitchen, private counseling suites and complete locker room facilities.

Participants in this program will also find a support network through their Life Care Team members and fellow classmates.

Other features of the Heart Center include:

• Emergency Medicine
• Cardiac Catheterization
• Electrocardiogram
• Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty
• Peripheral Vascular Angioplasty
• Coronary Stent Procedures
• Special Procedure Angiography
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Cardiac Stress Testing
• Echocardiography
• Transesophageal Echocardiography
• Holter Monitoring
• Event Monitoring
• Noninvasive Peripheral Vascular Studies
• Permanent Pacemaker Implants