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Article - 6 Minute Read
Pulmonary Hypertension During Pregnancy
Learn about pulmonary hypertension and pregnancy and why this condition is especially dangerous for a pregnant woman and her unborn baby. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Video
What Is Bicuspid Aortic Valve?
Learn more about the genetic heart condition and minimally invasive ways to treat a bicuspid aortic valve. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Doug’s Story: Back on Course After Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
After Doug felt back pain, doctors discovered he had a large abdominal aortic aneurysm. He received treatment at UPMC Harrisburg and recovered. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Orthostatic Hypotension: One Patient’s Journey to the Magee-Womens Heart Program
Orthostatic hypotension is also known as postural hypotension. It is a condition that occurs when your blood pressure quickly drops after moving from a seated to a standing position. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
How Heart Disease Disproportionately Affects Black Women in the US
Black women have high rates of heart disease due to income inequality and greater barriers in accessing health care. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
How Heart Disease Affects Latinos in the U.S.
Heart disease is the second-leading cause of death for Hispanic and Latino people in the U.S. Learn more from UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What Women Need to Know About Their Heart Health
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Learn more from UPMC cardiologist, Malamo Countouris, MD. Listen Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Heart Valve Surgery + AFIB
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
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Rebounding after Robotic Mitral Valve Repair Surgery: Jack’s Story
Robotic-assisted cardiac surgery is the latest example of the expanded heart care available at UPMC Passavant. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health