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  What to Expect When You Get an EKG

  March 26, 2014

  An EKG or electrocardiogram measures the electrical activity in your heart. Learn about the test, what it measures, and steps to take after your test.Learn More

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: chest pain, coronary artery disease, diagnostic exam, EKG, electrocardiogram, heart disease, Heart Health

  

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  What to Know About Pediatric Living-Donor Liver Transplants

  February 4, 2024

  Learn about pediatric liver transplants and how it can save the lives of children with end-stage liver disease.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant

  Tagged with: Consideration

  

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  What to Know About the UPMC Vision Institute

  October 24, 2023

  The UPMC Vision Institute brings together experts from UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh Department of Ophthalmology for cutting-edge care and research.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Consideration, Specialty

  

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  Bill’s Story: Surviving a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

  July 12, 2023

  When Bill suffered a heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest, fast-acting friends jumped into action. Learn more about his story.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

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  Coping With Stress the Heart-Healthy Way

  February 2, 2023

  Stress can have an impact on your heart. But the way you deal with stress can have a positive effect. Learn more from UPMC.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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  What Is a Stress Test? And What to Expect if You Have to Take One

  November 7, 2022

  A stress test is a test shows how your heart works during exercise. Learn why you might need one, what it's like, how long it takes, and how to prepare.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

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  The Impact of COVID-19 on Your Child’s Heart Health

  July 20, 2022

  How can COVID-19 impact your child's heart health? Tyler H. Harris, MD, a pediatric cardiologist at the Heart Institute, is here to explain.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

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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

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

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  What Is Vasculitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

  February 22, 2022

  Vasculitis is a group of rare diseases involving inflammation of blood vessels. Here's what you need to know about causes, symptoms, and treatments.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Rheumatology

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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