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September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month, a time to spotlight one of the leading causes of injury among older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls send about three million people to...

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Cardiac Rehab can help heal your heart, get you back to living life

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

When you are living with heart disease, especially if you have just had a heart attack or heart surgery, it is normal to worry about your quality of life going forward. How much activity is too much? Am I eating the right food? Wi...

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Aspirus Promotes Early Heart Disease Detection with Coronary Calcium Score Scan

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, often developing silently before symptoms appear. In recognition of Heart Month, Aspirus Health is raising awareness about an advanced, non-invasive test, the ...

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The Hidden Heart Risk

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting millions of people. While many factors can contribute to AFib episodes, research shows that alcohol is a significant trigger—even in small amounts. Stu...

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Aspirus Health Warns of Heart Risks Associated with Snow Shoveling

Saturday, February 8, 2025

As winter weather blankets the Upper Midwest, Aspirus Health is reminding residents of the potential dangers snow shoveling can pose to heart health, particularly for those with pre-existing conditions or who are not regularly act...

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High Blood Pressure

Monday, February 3, 2025

In 2024, Americans turned to Google for answers to their health concerns, with “What causes high blood pressure?” among the most searched questions. Soliant Health, a health care job search site that analyzed 2024 Google se...

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Cold Weather Increases Risk of Heart Attacks

Friday, January 17, 2025

As temperatures drop, the risk of heart-related health issues, particularly heart attacks, rises significantly. Research has highlighted the connection between cold weather and cardiovascular events, raising concern for individual...

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Hip Replacement Surgery

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Maintaining mobility and a comfortable quality of life becomes increasingly important as we age. For many older adults, joint replacement surgery offers a path to greater independence, pain relief, and improved functionality. &nbs...

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Protect Your Heart Health This Deer Hunting Season

Friday, November 15, 2024

As deer hunting season begins, Aspirus Health reminds outdoor enthusiasts that while this cherished tradition can be exhilarating, it also poses significant heart health risks. Recognizing these risks is important for ensuring a s...

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Aspirus Heart Care First in Region to Use New Technology to Treat Atrial Fibrillation

Monday, June 17, 2024

As leaders in cardiovascular care, Aspirus Heart Care recently became the first in the region to use pulsed field ablation (PFA) to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib) using the Medtronic PulseSelect™ PFA system. AFib is one of the m...

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Understanding and Managing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Friday, September 22, 2023

Are you experiencing leg discomfort or cramping while walking or ascending stairs? Often, when you pause to rest, the discomfort subsides temporarily, only to return once you resume movement. This recurring pattern of pain ...

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Atrial Fibrillation: Understanding the Electrical Disorder of the Heart

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Every year, the month of September is dedicated to raising awareness about atrial fibrillation, or AFib, a common but often misunderstood heart rhythm disorder. To shed light on this condition, John Johnkoski, MD, cardiothoracic s...

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Controllable and Uncontrollable Factors that Affect Blood Pressure

Friday, May 19, 2023

High blood pressure is a serious medical condition. It's one of the leading risk factors for heart disease and early death, according to the American College of Cardiology (ACC). It's also really common—nearly 1 in 2 adu...

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Avoid A Heart Attack While Shoveling Snow

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

The official first day of winter is quickly approaching. Driveways and walkways will soon be coated in a thick blanket of snow as people reach for their shovels to do what some consider a dreaded chore. As big winter storms leave ...

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Common Medications Can Increase Risk of Falls

Cardiac Rehab can help heal your heart, get you back to living life

Aspirus Promotes Early Heart Disease Detection with Coronary Calcium Score Scan

The Hidden Heart Risk

Aspirus Health Warns of Heart Risks Associated with Snow Shoveling

High Blood Pressure

Cold Weather Increases Risk of Heart Attacks

Hip Replacement Surgery

Protect Your Heart Health This Deer Hunting Season

Aspirus Heart Care First in Region to Use New Technology to Treat Atrial Fibrillation

Understanding and Managing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Atrial Fibrillation: Understanding the Electrical Disorder of the Heart

Controllable and Uncontrollable Factors that Affect Blood Pressure

Avoid A Heart Attack While Shoveling Snow