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Every year, over 2.8 million people in the U.S. contract infections due to antibiotic resistance, resulting in more than 35,000 deaths. During U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, Aspirus Health is drawing attention to the escalating c...

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Heart and Lung

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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Study Shows AFib on the Rise in Younger Americans

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), a common type of irregular heart rhythm, poses a significant risk of stroke and heart failure, particularly among individuals under 65. Recent research highlights an alarming trend: the rising prevalenc...

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Your Heart and the Heat

Friday, July 12, 2024

When outdoor temperatures climb, so do the risks for people with heart disease. For those affected, the summer heat is not just uncomfortable—it can be dangerous. However, by understanding how heat impacts heart health and taking ...

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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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Practical Tips for Managing High Blood Pressure

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Did you know that high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can quietly affect people of all ages? Shockingly, nearly half of US adults have it , yet many are unaware of their condition. Despite its silent nature, uncontrol...

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Electricity and Your Heart

Monday, February 12, 2024

Sudden cardiac arrest poses a serious threat, quietly affecting over 356,000 lives in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In light of this alarming statistic, Dr. Ronnie ...

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Study Identifies 5 Risk Factors Responsible for over 50 Percent of Cardiovascular Disease

Monday, February 5, 2024

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States, contributing to one in three deaths. But by taking steps to address risk factors, you can keep your heart healthier as you age. A recent study in the N...

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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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Heart and Lung, Cancer Care

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

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. While most adults are aware of the recommendation to begin col...

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Listen To Your Heart This Deer Hunting Season

Friday, November 11, 2022

Deer season is just around the corner. The last thing you want to do is spend it at your provider’s office – or worse, the emergency department – because of heart problems. The excitement of the hunt alone can increase your risk f...

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Antibiotic Resistance: A Growing Threat to Public Health

November 18-24 is U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week

Protect Your Heart Health This Deer Hunting Season

Study Shows AFib on the Rise in Younger Americans

Your Heart and the Heat

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

Practical Tips for Managing High Blood Pressure

Electricity and Your Heart

Study Identifies 5 Risk Factors Responsible for over 50 Percent of Cardiovascular Disease

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

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Listen To Your Heart This Deer Hunting Season