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Heart walks promote community awareness
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Be smart about your heart: Podcast
Each day, nearly 2,300 Americans die of cardiovascular disease. This breaks down to an average of one death every 39 seconds. February is American Heart Month and an opportunity to share the important information you need to know about heart disease — the leading cause of death in the United States. In this program, Orvar […]
Peripheral Artery Disease: Podcast
Peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD, is a narrowing and hardening of the arteries that supply blood to the legs and feet. About 8 million Americans are currently living with PAD. “We’re trying to get to the forefront of a disease that not many people know about,” said. “They think peripheral artery disease means […]
Learning about your stroke risk: Podcast
The Vascular Screen at Sanford Health uses advanced tools and diagnostics to uncover critical details about the health of your vascular system. This screen is for those age 40 and older. Type 1 diabetics should get screened at age 30 or older. Heidi Fodness, a registered nurse for heart and vascular services at Sanford Health, […]
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Strokes: 5 surprising facts about who’s at risk
Knowing what to do can save a life.
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Good Samaritan Society home health nurse helps baby, family
“He was my little rock star,” says LaToya Buzalsky of her infant patient Murphy.
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Heart health: RN uses her title to spread awareness
Jessica Pergande, a Sanford RN, lost her mother to heart disease last year.
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Sanford Chip offers insight for family’s past, future health
"More knowledge — especially about your health — is always going to be better."
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Coronary calcium screening reveals hidden heart problems
"If a heart attack had occurred, it very likely could have been lethal."
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Stroke or seizure? It can be a fine line between the two
'Stroke has a lot of mimics.'
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Yoga instructor’s scare an example of heart attack in women
"I’m like, there’s no freaking way I’m having a heart attack.”
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Start slowly when beginning winter activities
From the ski slope to the ice fishing pond, there is an activity for everyone.
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Less invasive heart procedure TAVR ‘like winning lottery’
Patients with aortic stenosis can be helped by a minimally invasive procedure.
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How weight loss surgery improves overall health
Sleep problems, digestive issues and high blood pressure and other conditions can be eased.
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