Sanford Heart - Healing Hearts, Brightening Futures Patient Stories
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 New Lease on Life
Betty Christensen’s heart is full of love for friends and family, but a failing valve in that heart was threatening her future. Heart surgery: not an option at age 79. Sanford had a new way to save her heart and her life.
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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.
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
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
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
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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Putting the Puzzle Together
There was no reason for Rex Pruitt to think he was in danger of heart failure. Yet Sanford doctors saw the bigger picture, realizing the healthy 51-year-old man needed immediate care to clear his artery and save his life.
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A New Lease on Life
Jeanenne Hatletvedt knew her heart was failing, but her body was too frail to survive traditional surgery. How would a groundbreaking new technique to replace her heart valve save her life?
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A Rapid Response to Save
From the moment that Erv Inniger walked into a North Dakota State University athletic building with chest pains, Sanford Heart’s lifesaving system of care was ready. This speedy response to his symptoms allowed him to survive a heart attack with no permanent damage to the muscles of his heart.
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