Search Results for: heart

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  How Inpatient Rehab Helped Nancy After Heart Surgery

  April 16, 2024

  Nancy was visiting Pittsburgh to attend her daughter's nursing school graduation when she learned she needed emergency open-heart surgery. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

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  Runner Survives Heart Attack During Half Marathon: Greg’s Story

  January 9, 2024

  When Greg suffered a heart attack and went into cardiac arrest during a half-marathon, UPMC employees jumped in to help. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  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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• Article - 4 Minute Read

  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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  Receiving Telemedicine Care for Heart Failure: Steve’s Story

  September 12, 2023

  Stephen Silveria of Williamsport was one of the first patients to use UPMC's Advanced Heart Failure Telemedicine Clinic.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

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

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

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  Missing Sleep Could Affect Your Heart Health

  November 15, 2023

  Getting a good night's sleep helps to control blood pressure. Learn more about the connection between sleep and heart health.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

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

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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  The Connection Between Autoimmune Disease and Heart Disease

  August 17, 2023

  People with autoimmune or inflammatory diseases can take several steps to try to prevent cardiovascular disease.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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  The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center: Q&A with Dr. Hoskoppal and Dr. Patel

  July 11, 2023

  Congenital heart disease is a heart defect present at birth. 1 in 100 children born in the U.S. get a diagnosis of a congenital heart defect.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center

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

  Tagged with: Affinity