New Guideline Reframes Weight as Health Risk Tied to Diabetes, Kidney and Heart Conditions
The first-ever clinical guideline for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, or CKM syndrome, identifies excess weight, especially in the abdomen, as a key driver for the syndrome. The guideline aims to make people more aware of how heart disease, kidney disease and metabolic conditions (including diabetes and obesity) are interconnected.
Avera Promotes Heart Health Awareness Across Communities
February is American Heart Month, a time for everyone to think about their own heart health and prevention.
Community Gathers to Raise Awareness for Heart Disease
More than 300 community members gathered at the Canopy Hotel in downtown Sioux Falls on January 30 for the Sioux Falls Go Red for Women Experience, hosted by the American Heart Association.
Movement Matters: Study Finds Light Activity Improves Survival Across Chronic Diseases
Light intensity activities, like walking or household chores, were linked to a lower risk of death for people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.
Uterine Fibroids Associated With Elevated Risk of Heart Disease
Long-term heart disease risk in women diagnosed with uterine fibroids was more than 80% higher than in women without fibroids, according to new independent research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.
Sanford Health Awarded Grant to Enhance Heart Failure Diagnosis and Treatment
Sanford Health has been selected as one of only three recipients of a highly competitive grant offered through a collaboration between Pfizer and the American College of Cardiology (ACC). This grant supports innovative quality improvement initiatives aimed at increasing identification and accurate diagnosis of heart failure patients with cardiac amyloidosis.
Cardiovascular Disease in Women: Underrecognized Risk Factors and Key Considerations for Primary Care Providers
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for men and women. Yet, some female-specific risk factors often go unnoticed, creating a gap in prevention and early intervention.
Five South Dakota Hospitals Recognized for Advancing Cardiovascular and Stroke Care Quality
5 hospitals in South Dakota are among the 4,800 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke.
Community Heart Hub Officially Opens at Rapid City Public Library
Managing high blood pressure is a critical component of preventing heart disease and stroke. According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, which significantly increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Accessibility to health resources is essential for ensuring a healthy population.
Brookings Health Enhances Cardiac Diagnostics with Advanced Philips Ultrasound System
Brookings Health has invested in a new Philips EPIQ CVx cardiovascular ultrasound system, the same system preferred by regional cardiologists to visualize the heart’s anatomy. The new system, which is designed specifically to…
Heart Disease Continues to Be the Leading Cause of Death as Key Health Risks Escalate
Heart disease kills more people than any other cause as many of the risks factors that contribute to it remain on the rise, according the data reported in the 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of U.S. and Global Data From the American Heart Association.
American Heart Association Volunteer Experts Release 2024 List of Leading Heart Disease and Stroke Research
Progress in assessing cardiovascular risk and identifying early prevention opportunities, improvements in treating heart failure, new therapies for bleeding strokes, strategies for reducing the life-threatening risks of cardiogenic shock and a growing list of the wide-ranging benefits for anti-obesity medications were among the significant scientific research developments in the fight against heart disease and stroke that emerged in 2024.
South Dakota Hospitals Recognized for Heart Disease and Stroke Care Improvements
3 hospitals in South Dakota are among the more than 3,000 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® and other programs to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke.
Improving Heart and Stroke Outcomes: 22 North Dakota Hospitals Recognized
22 hospitals in North Dakota are among the more than 3,000 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® and other programs to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke.
Essentia Health Encourages Men To Be Proactive About Their Health
June is National Men’s Health Month and is a great time to prioritize your health by scheduling an appointment with your primary care provider (PCP) and completing any screenings you might need.
This American Heart Month: Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers
February is American Heart Month, a month to raise awareness about heart disease and prevention. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) wants North Dakotans to know their risk factors, especially their blood pressure numbers and actions they can take to support their heart health.
Focus On The Facts Of Heart Health This February
American Heart Month is an ideal time to review heart health facts and consider steps everyone can take to reduce heart disease risk.
More Than Half Of U.S. Adults Don’t Know Heart Disease Is Leading Cause Of Death, Despite 100-Year Reign
More than half of people in the U.S. (51%) do not know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the country, according to a recent Harris Poll survey conducted on behalf of the American Heart Association in November 2023.
Monument Health Expands Cardiac Services
Monument Health Heart and Vascular Institute will be extending its cardiac services to include treatment for advanced heart failure.
Sebastian Bach To Headline 6th Annual Rock From The Heart Benefit Concert
Get ready for an unforgettable night of rock as SEBASTIAN BACH takes the stage at the historic Palace Theatre in St. Paul, MN. Presented by Rock from the Heart and 104.1 Jack FM, this annual benefit concert returns for its 6th year, promising a night of music and meaning.