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Heart surgeries connect Bismarck couple married 60+ years

Heart surgeries connect Bismarck couple married 60+ years

Both Vern & Claudia Krebs have had procedures with same Sanford doctor
Jason Anschutz 5 min read
Heart & vascular screenings: What’s the difference?

Heart & vascular screenings: What’s the difference?

They are two distinct screenings, but both are important to your health
Simon Floss 5 min read
Peripheral vascular disease: Answers to common questions

Peripheral vascular disease: Answers to common questions

Knowing signs and getting treatment can lower your risk for complications
Mick Garry 11 min read
Stroke victim saved by quick-thinking neighbor

Stroke victim saved by quick-thinking neighbor

John Schmitt collapsed while doing yard work with a neighbor, who called 911
Mick Garry 4 min read
Coronary calcium screening reveals hidden heart problems

Coronary calcium screening reveals hidden heart problems

"If a heart attack had occurred, it very likely could have been lethal"
Jeanette Rackl 8 min read
Vascular disease may lurk behind varicose veins, dizziness

Vascular disease may lurk behind varicose veins, dizziness

Subtle warning signs of poor circulation also include vision changes or trouble walking
Ariana Mount 8 min read
Preeclampsia: Everything you need to know

Preeclampsia: Everything you need to know

5% to 10% of U.S. pregnancies are threatened by this condition, and numbers are growing
Lacey Krebsbach, MD 7 min read
Cardiologist from Poland visits U.S. to learn from Sanford

Cardiologist from Poland visits U.S. to learn from Sanford

Dr. Pawel Buszman discusses population health, inherited heart disease, and early detection
Mick Garry 5 min read
On his feet all day, butcher feels better after vein removal

On his feet all day, butcher feels better after vein removal

Varicose vein procedure improves leg pain, unsightly veins for patients in Bismarck-Mandan
Jason Anschutz 5 min read
Varicose veins: What are they? How are they treated?

Varicose veins: What are they? How are they treated?

The symptoms of varicose veins may look like other health problems
SHN Staff 8 min read