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Young mother turns heart failure experience into advocacy
Heart trouble was the last thing on Hillary Steffen's mind. Then her unusual symptoms changed everyt...
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Cholesterol explained: What your numbers mean
Cholesterol numbers are one piece of a larger picture that includes your age, blood pressure, smokin...
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Varicose veins: When are they serious?
Varicose veins tend to run in families, but can also be caused or made worse by having a job where y...
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Which health screenings should every adult know about?
Getting checked regularly is the best way to spot problems before they become serious, but which scr...
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Advancements in ablation procedure improve treatment for cardiology patients
People living with atrial fibrillation have a new treatment option at Salem Hospital: pulsed-field a...
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Surgery for blocked arteries solves months of mysterious leg pain
Most people with this kind of blockage notice they can only walk short distances before they need to...
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Emergency heart care: 'Tyler’s case is a shining beacon of everything going exactly right’
From heart attacks and high blood pressure to heart disease and failure — we’re here to address your...
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'There’s so much life to be lived, and I’m grateful to be here'
Despite feeling relatively normal, Stacy had a nearly 100% blockage of the left anterior descending ...
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’I’m just grateful I have people pushing me to be here’
Cardiac trouble doesn't care how old you are — Tyler was only 31 when he had his first heart attack.
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Heart attack rates rise in the winter — here’s why and how to protect yourself
If you're having chest tightness, pressure, pain that is coming on with exertion, it's time to get y...
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‘It’s life changing — you realize you’ve been a prisoner in your own body’
After trying Metformin and Ozempic, Zach underwent gastric bypass surgery at Salem Hospital to rever...
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The surprising connection between stress and heart disease — and how to break it
Break the cycle of stress and inflammation by trying these tips from Salem Health Cardiology.
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Heart disease myths debunked: What’s really putting you at risk?
From heart attacks and high blood pressure to heart disease and failure — Salem Health is here to ad...
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Turning the tables on heart disease
People over the age of 40 should be screened annually by a primary care provider — don’t go several ...
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What is peripheral artery disease and who’s at risk?
Signs of peripheral artery problems include calf pain and wounds on the hands and feet that are slow...
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The best lifestyle for a healthy heart
Diet and exercise are just two of the main preventive factors to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle, but...
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Hard-to-find lymphedema care offered closer to home at Salem Health
Without treatment, lymphedema patients may face swelling, pain, wounds and infections. People with s...
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Salem Hospital invites community ‘behind the scenes’ for Heart Month STEMI night
In honor of American Heart Month, Salem Hospital is inviting the public in to explore the cardiac ca...
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Keeping blood pressure in check through healthy cooking
The class demonstrates how much sodium is in the products that people eat daily, including sneaky so...
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Do you know your numbers for heart health?
The Salem Health Community Health Education Center is offering free cholesterol, glucose and blood p...