Search Results for: angioplasty

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  Understanding Angioplasty and Stent Insertion

  June 15, 2023

  Angioplasty and stent insertion help clear coronary arteries that are blocked or narrow. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

  Tagged with: Consideration

  

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  Get the Facts About Angioplasty

  November 5, 2015

  Angioplasty or percutaneous coronary intervention, is a common procedure that doctors use to treat blocked arteries. Learn about the procedure.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: angioplasty, Atherosclerosis, Carotid artery disease, catheter, Peripheral artery disease

  

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  Walter’s Story: A New Lease on Life After Open Heart Surgery

  November 24, 2023

  In June 2023, Walter underwent successful double bypass surgery at UPMC Harrisburg. Learn more about his story.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

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  Women’s Heart Health 101: Your Guide to the Right Care

  February 11, 2024

  Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Learn more about risk factors from the experts at UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  How Are Heart Defects in Infants and Kids Diagnosed?

  October 18, 2023

  Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defect. Learn about these heart defects in infants and children, and how they're diagnosed, and treated.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics, Heart and Vascular Institute

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

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  You Can Improve Your Circulation With These Simple Steps

  August 18, 2023

  Poor circulation is usually a sign of high blood pressure, diabetes, or another problem. Here are some are some things you can do to improve your circulation.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

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

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP

  

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  Signs You May Have Poor Circulation

  June 29, 2023

  Poor circulation can result from diabetes, high blood pressure, or other vascular problems. Here's what you need to know.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP

  

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  Saving Janet’s Leg: Vascular Surgery at UPMC Passavant

  November 23, 2022

  Learn about how UPMC Passavant's limb salvage program saves lives, including patient Janet C. of Mercer County.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

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  Treating Jackie’s Heart Disease: A Magee-Womens Heart Program Story

  September 1, 2022

  Retired UPMC nurse Jackie Stogoski visited the Magee-Womens Heart Program at UPMC Passavant due to chest pain. Now, she walks 13,000 steps a day.Read More

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

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

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