Heart and Vascular Health

The expert heart and vascular team at UPMC shares must-know information about heart health in our articles, videos, and guides. Here you can learn how to eat better, exercise more, and combat unhealthy habits. Stay up-to-date on heart and vascular conditions, screenings, and treatment options.

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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

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What Is Commotio Cordis?

January 3, 2023

Commotio cordis is a rare condition that occurs from a blunt, non-penetrating impact to the chest, causing sudden cardiac arrest. Learn more from UPMC. Read More

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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

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Heart Health Tips for Women

November 9, 2022

Heart health tips for women to prevent heart disease Read More

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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

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UPMC Life Changers: How Dr. Mubashir Mumtaz Helps Humanity

October 20, 2022

Mubashir Mumtaz, a cardiac surgeon at UPMC Harrisburg, provides lifesaving care in Pennsylvania and in his native Pakistan through a charitable organization. Watch Now

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Lifesaving Medicine When Life Turns on a Dime

October 17, 2022

Ben Garverick remembers virtually nothing about what happened to him on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. But it's something his mother Joy — a critical care nurse — will never forget. Read More

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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

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What Is a Good Blood Pressure: Understanding Blood Pressure Readings

September 22, 2022

Learn more about what high blood pressure is, why it's a problem, and how to make sense of blood pressure readings. Read More

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