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Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN

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(Kimberly Salo, RN)
Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)
Professional interests include: tachycardia (very fast heart rate), stress testing, coronary artery disease, and more.
1413 Hwy 33 South
Cloquet, MN 55720

Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN is a nurse in Cloquet, MN specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and internal medicine (adult medicine). Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN is affiliated with Essentia Health, ST MARYS MEDICAL CENTER and THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD.

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Office Locations

1413 Hwy 33 South
Cloquet, MN 55720
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2501 Keenan Drive
International Falls, MN 56649
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402 E 2nd Street
Duluth, MN 55805
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Some issues Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

  • Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
  • Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
  • Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
  • Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
  • Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
  • Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

  • Age
  • Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
  • A family history of heart attacks
  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • High cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 29

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN.

Gender
Male 12
Female 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN treated during 2014 were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 70
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 65
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 52
Heart Failure 75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN treated as a nurse in Cloquet, MN during 2015 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 221
pulmonary testing 18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN.

Gender
Male 138
Female 136
Age
From 65 to 74 92
From 75 to 84 96
85 and over 40
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN treated during 2015 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, heart failure and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 74
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 53
Heart Failure 66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 36
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN treated as a nurse in Cloquet, MN during 2016 were pulmonary testing, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN for Medicare patients.

blood draw 24
doctor visit 291
lab tests 26
pulmonary testing 35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN.

Gender
Male 111
Female 81
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 180
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 57
85 and over 35
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN treated during 2016 were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 70
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 31
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 55
Heart Failure 75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 42
Dementia 13
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN treated as a nurse in Cloquet, MN during 2017 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 282
pulmonary testing 42

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN.

Gender
Male 118
Female 88
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 65
85 and over 42
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN treated during 2017 were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 72
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 52
Heart Failure 75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 43
Dementia 16
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 373

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN.

Gender
Male 122
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 208
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 69
85 and over 46
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN treated during 2018 were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 52
Heart Failure 75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 40
Dementia 13
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 346

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN.

Gender
Male 117
Female 91
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 65
85 and over 51
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN treated during 2019 were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 67
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 50
Heart Failure 75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 39
Dementia 14
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 184

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN.

Gender
Male 89
Female 69
Age
From 65 to 74 53
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 32
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN treated during 2020 were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 68
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 51
Heart Failure 75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 43
Dementia 13
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 291

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN.

Gender
Male 118
Female 83
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 60
85 and over 52
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN treated during 2021 were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 69
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 54
Heart Failure 75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 43
Dementia 13
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 239

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN.

Gender
Male 89
Female 75
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 152
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 45
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 45
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN treated during 2022 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 60
Heart Failure 75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 42
Dementia 11
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 110

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN.

Gender
Male 57
Female 44
Age
From 65 to 74 32
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 19
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN treated during 2023 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 50
Heart Failure 75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 53
Dementia 11
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN treated as a nurse in Cloquet, MN were pulmonary testing, lab tests and blood draw.

blood draw 24
doctor visit 236
lab tests 26
pulmonary testing 31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN.

Gender
Female 77
Male 97
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 54
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 36
75 to 84 54
Less than 65 28
65 to 74 53

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN treated were hypertension, heart failure, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 71
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 4
Heart Failure 74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 38
Atrial Fibrillation 52
Cancer 10
Dementia 11

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center - Nurse Practitioner - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care and has a state license in Minnesota.

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center - Nurse Practitioner - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Essentia Health
ST MARYS MEDICAL CENTER
THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD

Ratings & Reviews

Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 152 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Kimberly Ann Salo, CNP, APRN, RN from all over the web to help you find the right in Cloquet, MN. 

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Biography

Ms. Kimberly Salo is a cardiology (heart disease) specialist in Cloquet, MN, Duluth, MN, and International Falls, MN. Areas of expertise for Ms. Salo include coronary angiogram, myxoma, and myocarditis. She is professionally affiliated with Essentia Health. Her practice in Cloquet, MN is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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