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As we prepare to "spring forward" and adjust our clocks this weekend, many people will feel the effects of the shift, particularly when it comes to sleep. While the transition may seem like a simple adjustment, it can have a meani...

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Why Patients Are Choosing the WATCHMAN™ Device Over Blood Thinners

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

In your heart, there’s a small pouch that most people have never heard of. It’s called the left atrial appendage. For those with atrial fibrillation, or AFib, this is where more than 90 percent of stroke-causing clots form. ...

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Aspirus PERT Team brings specialists together quickly for patients with life-threatening blood clots

Monday, February 16, 2026

Shortness of breath and chest pain are symptoms many people dismiss or attribute to everyday causes. In some cases, however, they can signal a pulmonary embolism, a dangerous blood clot that blocks blood flow to the lungs and can ...

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Aspirus Cardiologist on How GLP-1 Medications May Reduce Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Monday, February 9, 2026

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, yet many heart attacks and strokes can be prevented. During Heart Month, Dr. Daniel Krause, a cardiologist with Aspirus Heart Care , is helping explain how GLP-1 re...

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Pulse Field Ablation: A Safer, Faster Option for Atrial Fibrillation

Monday, February 2, 2026

Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is a common heart rhythm condition that affects how the heart beats and how people feel day to day. For some patients, medications alone are not enough to manage symptoms. “Atrial fibr...

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Thursday, November 20, 2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and Aspirus Health is on a mission to educate patients and the community on the importance of lung cancer screening. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the l...

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Heart Healthy Holiday Travel Tips

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

As the holiday season approaches, many people prepare for travel to visit loved ones or enjoy seasonal festivities. However, for those with cardiovascular conditions, holiday travel poses unique risks that can lead to serious heal...

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Aspirus Nurse Practitioner Urges Heart Health Awareness as Hunting Season Approaches

Monday, November 10, 2025

As deer hunting season ramps up across the Midwest, a local cardiac nurse practitioner is urging hunters, especially women and those with a history of heart disease, to pay close attention to their cardiovascular health. Megan Joh...

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Aspirus PERT program improves outcomes for patients with pulmonary embolism

Monday, October 6, 2025

A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in the arteries of the lungs, most often caused by a blood clot that forms in the legs or lower body and travels upward. It is a condition that can range from a nuisance to life threatening. Alth...

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Aspirus Cardiology Urges Cholesterol Awareness During National Cholesterol Education Month

Monday, September 29, 2025

Throughout National Cholesterol Education Month, Aspirus Health is amplifying awareness across its system about the critical role cholesterol plays in heart health. Megan Johnson, APNP, a nurse practitioner with Aspirus Cardiology...

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Silent but serious

Thursday, September 25, 2025

September is AFib Awareness Month, a time to focus on atrial fibrillation, the most common irregular heart rhythm in the United States. AFib raises the risk of stroke and heart failure, yet it is frequently missed. The American He...

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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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Navigating Sleep During Daylight Saving Time

Aspirus Sleep Expert Shares Tips to Beat Fatigue

Why Patients Are Choosing the WATCHMAN™ Device Over Blood Thinners

Aspirus PERT Team brings specialists together quickly for patients with life-threatening blood clots

Aspirus Cardiologist on How GLP-1 Medications May Reduce Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Pulse Field Ablation: A Safer, Faster Option for Atrial Fibrillation

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Heart Healthy Holiday Travel Tips

Aspirus Nurse Practitioner Urges Heart Health Awareness as Hunting Season Approaches

Aspirus PERT program improves outcomes for patients with pulmonary embolism

Aspirus Cardiology Urges Cholesterol Awareness During National Cholesterol Education Month

Silent but serious

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