Search Results for: ischemia

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  Jimmy’s Story: Robotic Cardiac Double Bypass Surgery

  December 20, 2021

  On Oct. 19, 2021, Jimmy Robinson Jr. became the first patient to receive robotic cardiac double bypass surgery at UPMC Passavant–McCandless.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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• Article - 3 Minute Read

  Saving Limbs Through Coordinated Care

  May 4, 2021

  UPMC McKeesport specialists use the latest technology and techniques to treat nonhealing wounds and prevent limb loss.Read More

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  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Prophylactic Mastectomy: Reducing Your Risk of Breast Cancer

  May 7, 2020

  One option for patients who are found to have a BRCA gene mutation is a prophylactic mastectomy. The procedure is aimed to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Women's Health

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• Article - 8 Minute Read

  What Is Sickle Cell Disease? Learn More About This Genetic Blood Disorder

  April 11, 2022

  Sickle cell disease, a group of inherited blood disorders, can prevent red blood cells from carrying oxygen through the vessels. Learn More.Read More

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  Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment: What’s Right for Me?

  April 7, 2022

  Peripheral artery disease happens when the arteries in your legs become narrow, usually because of atherosclerosis, which can restrict blood flow.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: cardiovascular health, leg pain, Peripheral artery disease, treatment for peripheral artery disease

  

• Article - 2 Minute Read

  Minimally Invasive Catheter Directed Thrombolysis: Norman’s Story

  September 18, 2014

  Read Norman's story to learn more about minimally invasive catheter directed thrombolysis and Norman's experience after being diagnosed with ischemia.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: arteries, blood, catheter, Dr. Efthymios Avgerinos, Dr. Rabih Chaer, ischemia, leg pain, numbness, pain, Pittsburgh, surgery, thrombolysis