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  Medical Mondays: Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

  April 6, 2015

  Learn more about atrial fibrillation (AFib), including causes of chest pain and the importance of regular checkups in this edition of Medical Mondays.Learn More

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: AFib, atrial fibrillation, checkup, chest pain, EKG, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart disease risk factors, heart palpitation, heart problems, medical mondays, stress, stroke

  

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  What Is Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair?

  March 8, 2023

  Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) with MitraClip™ may be an option for patients with mitral valve regurgitation. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: Consideration, Provider

  

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  Heart Health Tips for Women

  November 9, 2022

  Heart health tips for women to prevent heart diseaseRead More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute, UPMC Magee-Womens

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  How to Take Your Blood Pressure at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

  September 23, 2022

  There are many benefits to checking your blood pressure at home. Learn how to check your blood pressure at home with this step-by-step guide.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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  Undergoing Heart Valve Surgery for A-Fib

  April 15, 2022

  A-fib is a commonly treated arrhythmia. Here's what you need to know about A-fib if you have heart valve problems or need heart surgery.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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  Risk Factors And Treatment Of Atrial Fibrillation

  September 17, 2021

  During atrial fibrillation (AFib), the heart's electrical system sends out chaotic electrical impulses. This causes the top chambers of the heart (atria) to beat rapidly. These signals are sent to the bottom chambers (ventricles), causing an irregular and often fast heartbeat.Read More

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  Warning Signs and Treatment for Arrhythmia

  July 21, 2021

  If your heart literally skips a beat, it's anything but romantic. It may be a sign of an arrhythmia—a problem with your heart rate and rhythm.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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  What Is Atrial Fibrillation?

  May 20, 2021

  It's not unusual to experience an occasional heart palpitation — that feeling of your heart racing or fluttering. Sometimes it's a response to stress or a scare. But for some people, it's a sign of a heart condition called atrial fibrillation (Afib).Read More

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  An Alternative to Blood Thinners: Learn About the WATCHMAN™

  December 13, 2019

  UPMC now offers the WATCHMAN™, an innovative heart procedure that reduces the risk of stroke — and major bleeding, too. The procedure became available in 2019 at multiple UPMC hospitals including UPMC Passavant.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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