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November 10, 2009
Avera Heart Hospital Honored For Promoting Healthy Living
A KELOLAND hospital is receiving national recognition for doing it's part to promote healthy living.
September 29, 2009
Warning Strokes Protect People From Larger Stroke
If you think you're having a stroke, don't ignore the warning signs. A new study says one in eight is preceded by a warning stroke.
August 26, 2009
Mending Broken Hearts
This weekend, thousands will join the fight against heart disease and strokes. Many walking in the American Heart Associations Start Heart Walk have been personally affected by heart disease.
July 23, 2009
Crazy For Cardio Tennis
It's the new fitness craze and doesn't involve a treadmill, a stationary bike or even weights. But it does involve a tennis racket.
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.
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