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June 26, 2009
Start! Walking For Heart Health
The American Heart Association is calling on all South Dakotans to lace up their sneakers and take a walk. It's now partnering with the city of Sioux Falls to help you do just that.
June 26, 2009
Research Shows Migraines May Lead To Heart Problems
Severe migraine headaches are not only debilitating, they may lead to heart trouble too.
April 7, 2009
Exercise For Heart Failure Patients
For years, it’s been thought that people who suffer from heart failure should rest and stay out of the gym. In fact, exercise used to be considered potentially dangerous for those patients. But those recommendations could be changing.
April 1, 2009
Lowering Blood Pressure Without Medicine
Nearly one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure. If you're one of them, you know going untreated increases your risk for heart attack, stroke and kidney failure.
March 5, 2009
When Seconds Count
It can be a matter of life or death; when it comes to a heart attack seconds count. That's why doctors are always trying to improve patient care and the speed at which that happens.
February 19, 2009
Raising Awareness Of Heart Disease In Women
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. But in most cases, it can be prevented. That was the message at Thursday's Go Red For Women luncheon in Sioux Falls.
February 18, 2009
Cardiac Care Into Adulthood
February is American Heart Month, a time to remember the importance of good heart health. But this year, doctors are shining a light on those who are all too often forgotten.
February 10, 2009
Shortage Of Defibrillators Costing Lives
A simple machine, that takes only seconds to use, could save up to 50,000 lives every year. But a shortage is creating a serious life-and-death issue.
February 6, 2009
Listen To The Warning Signs
The American Heart Association urged every American to “Go Red” Friday to bring awareness to women's risks for heart disease. One KELOLAND woman knows the dangers all too well. Deanna Wilber was just 47 years old when her heart stopped her in her tracks.
February 6, 2009
Mask Helps Heal The Heart
It's estimated that some 12 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, which means they stop breathing in their sleep, in some cases, hundreds of times per night.
February 5, 2009
Go Red For Women
You may not think the little choices you make everyday have much of an impact. But whether it's choosing to take the elevator or the stairs, or eating an apple or potato chips, you could be changing your risk for heart disease.
January 9, 2009
Repairing A Hole In The Heart
About 25 percent of the general population has a heart defect. But most people aren't aware of it.
November 14, 2008
Lack Of Sleep Could Affect Your Heart
If you're one of the 12 million Americans with sleep apnea, your condition may cost you more than a good night's sleep.
New evidence links this very common sleep disorder to some very serious heart problems.
To keep his heart healthy, Tom Fontana tries to stay active.
New evidence links this very common sleep disorder to some very serious heart problems.
To keep his heart healthy, Tom Fontana tries to stay active.
November 12, 2008
A Welcome Diagnosis
Work may have you feeling tired a lot of the time. But imagine also feeling weak and short of breath.
Now imagine feeling that way for a matter of years and all the while doctors can't find the source of your symptoms.
39-year-old Jennie Off has struggled with her health for the past 6 years.
Now imagine feeling that way for a matter of years and all the while doctors can't find the source of your symptoms.
39-year-old Jennie Off has struggled with her health for the past 6 years.
November 11, 2008
Statins For The Healthy
Cardiovascular disease is the nation's number one killer---leading to 900 U.S. deaths each year. But new research may change the way doctors help patients prevent heart attacks and strokes and which patients they target.
A groundbreaking new study has found that statin drugs, which are used by millions of Americans to lower bad cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks, even in patients who aren't traditionally at high risk.
The study focused on a blood test called C-reactive protein or CRP, which indicates inflammation in the body.
A groundbreaking new study has found that statin drugs, which are used by millions of Americans to lower bad cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks, even in patients who aren't traditionally at high risk.
The study focused on a blood test called C-reactive protein or CRP, which indicates inflammation in the body.
September 26, 2008
Planet Heart
One in three American adults has at least one type of cardiovascular disease....and many don't even know it.
That's where Planet Heart steps in. The new program at Avera Heart Hospital is making sure those at risk find out early and are put in the right hands
You could call it a one-stop shop at Avera Heart Hospital.
That's where Planet Heart steps in. The new program at Avera Heart Hospital is making sure those at risk find out early and are put in the right hands
You could call it a one-stop shop at Avera Heart Hospital.
September 11, 2008
Preparing For The Real Thing
It's a life saving tool that comes before an open heart surgery.
And it's a procedure patients are awake through, but rarely know the extent of what is being done, until now.
It looks like the real thing, the conversation even sounds like the real thing. But it's practice for physicians--- and for patients.
It's a diagnostic test that gives your doctor a better and up close look at the condition of your heart.
And it's a procedure patients are awake through, but rarely know the extent of what is being done, until now.
It looks like the real thing, the conversation even sounds like the real thing. But it's practice for physicians--- and for patients.
It's a diagnostic test that gives your doctor a better and up close look at the condition of your heart.
August 28, 2008
A Tiny Lifesaver
It can be caused by a variety of conditions, which can be challenging to diagnose...until now.
For two months, 81-year-old Stella Berkness would faint off and on. She felt fine and couldn't figure out what the problem was. Well the problem was her heart. But a tiny piece of technology saved her life.
Berkness says, “It was just plain black out...and there I was.”
It was only a few weeks ago that Berkness went to sit in her chair and down she went.
For two months, 81-year-old Stella Berkness would faint off and on. She felt fine and couldn't figure out what the problem was. Well the problem was her heart. But a tiny piece of technology saved her life.
Berkness says, “It was just plain black out...and there I was.”
It was only a few weeks ago that Berkness went to sit in her chair and down she went.
August 26, 2008
LifeVest Can Be A Lifesaver
A majority of heart attacks happen at home, and a significant number of people die before they even reach the hospital.
But technology could change that for people at a high risk of suffering a heart attack. That’s because a new device is making it possible to get help before it's too late
Two weeks ago Don Arends had a heart attack.
But technology could change that for people at a high risk of suffering a heart attack. That’s because a new device is making it possible to get help before it's too late
Two weeks ago Don Arends had a heart attack.
August 22, 2008
Walking To Save A Life
Heart disease is America's number one killer. In fact millions of Americans of all ages are living with risk factors that increase their chance of suffering a heart attack or stroke.
A young man Sioux Falls man has been through more than many older adults. And this weekend he'll join millions as they walk in support of the American Heart Association.
The American Heart Association's signature fund-raising event, the Start! Heart Walk kicks off here at Sertoma Park Saturday morning.
A young man Sioux Falls man has been through more than many older adults. And this weekend he'll join millions as they walk in support of the American Heart Association.
The American Heart Association's signature fund-raising event, the Start! Heart Walk kicks off here at Sertoma Park Saturday morning.
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