38 Minutes to Life

38 Minutes to Life

When farmer Ryan Radermacher suspected a heart attack, he didn’t waste a minute. See how first responders, ambulances and more came together in rural North Dakota to rapidly connect him with high-level care.

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A Welcome Option for a Happy Heart

A Welcome Option for a Happy Heart

Gwenda Kolb of Aberdeen, S.D., knew the challenges of out-of-town travel for advanced heart care. Her heart jumped for joy when she learned the care she needed was readily available in her own backyard.

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Heart of a Teenager. Heart of a Champion.

Heart of a Teenager. Heart of a Champion.

A simple, affordable heart screen for young people ages 12-24 could have saved Adam Thompson’s life. Learn more about Adam and Heart of a Champion.

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The Rhythm of Life

The Rhythm of Life

Frequent episodes of atrial fibrillation left Nancy Buckeye feeling weak, shaky and worried. An advanced heart procedure gave her the boost she needed. Now she’s back in rhythm, enjoying life.

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A Solution on Her Hands

A Solution on Her Hands

For years Courtney Fransen hid her hands, doing everything she could to hide her dripping palms. A surgical procedure not only stopped the sweating, but also changed the path of this teen’s life.

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Family Heart

Family Heart

A vibrant 62-year-old, Roxanne Burnside never expected a heart attack. Thanks to expert help from the very start, she’s here today with an important message: Love your heart.

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Sanford Heart

Sanford Heart - Where Expertise and Human Spirit Change Lives

At Sanford Heart, we make decisions every day that change lives. We see the fear and know that compassion is just as important as medical skill. Our leading cardiologists and specialists provide advanced cardiac care, surgery, prevention, emergency and rehabilitation and the latest in technology. But while we provide some of the most advanced heart care in the country, patients choose Sanford Heart because we understand that it takes courage, connection and compassion to choose a path that leads to better heart health.

Sanford Heart Hospital: Building Brighter Futures

205,000 square feet of innovation. Six floors equipped with state-of the-art technology. A custom Healing Environment that helps foster quicker recovery time. More than 750 prepared and connected skilled professionals.

Sanford Heart Hospital. It’s changed the horizon and brightens the future of heart care in Sioux Falls and surrounding communities.

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Sanford Heart Hospital: Building Brighter Futures

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Tom Stys, MD, Cardiology

Dr. Stys specializes in cardiology, nuclear and vascular medicine. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate. Highly skilled in cardiac intervention, Dr. Stys believes that 80 percent of heart disease is preventable and advocates for healthy lifestyle choices.

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In addition to providing innovative heart care, Sanford Heart maintains the latest in advanced cardiac diagnostic technology which allows our physicians to detect and treat heart disease sooner and more effectively than ever.

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Health Information - Heart

Everyone can benefit from learning about heart health. If you or a loved one is living with a heart condition, or if you want to learn how to prevent heart problems in the future, our health information library can give you the information you need. From heart defects to heart failure, we cover a wide range of heart problems.

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Sanford’s Cardiovascular Health Research Center Helps Improve Patient’s Lives

Sanford’s Cardiovascular Health Research Center studies conditions related to cardiac health to discover new ways to prevent and treat disease. Current studies include cardiac/skeletal muscle development in muscular dystrophy, how diabetes, thyroid and the nervous system affect heart failure and omega-3 fatty acids in cardiac and nerve disease.

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