Cardiology

Stress is One of The Leading Factors For Increased Heart Disease

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It can affect anyone with a variety of symptoms. The cause comes from stress. “The body releases hormones, stress hormones when the body is exposed to chronic stress, adrenaline, and cortisol. These hormones are good in small amounts and for a short period of…

Battling the extreme heat in the F-M metro

The highs across much of the F-M metro reached 97 degrees Wednesday.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The oppressive heat hitting our region has people looking for ways to stay hydrated. Some nonprofits, like The Salvation Army in downtown Fargo, have set times for people to come in, enjoy some food and a refreshing, cool beverage. “People come in the morning from 8 a.m. to 12:30. So, we provide services like breakfast and…

TAVR saving lives & changing cardiology

This month is the 10-year anniversary of Sanford Health's first Transcatheter aortic valve replacement, doctors say it's a game changer in the world of cardiology.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – This month is the 10-year anniversary of Sanford Health’s first transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Doctors say it’s a game changer in the world of cardiology. We spoke to to a woman who’s caught her second wind of life after the procedure and the cardiologist who helped her through. Virginia MacKinnon of Bemidji is approaching 90-years-old and…