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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is Atrial Fibrillation?
It's not unusual to experience an occasional heart palpitation — that feeling of your heart racing or fluttering. Sometimes it's a response to stress or a scare. But for some people, it's a sign of a heart condition called atrial fibrillation (Afib). Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
TAVR: An Innovative Treatment for Aortic Valve Disease
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is an innovative, minimally invasive alternative to open heart surgery for patients with aortic valve disease. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Video
7 Simple Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease
Heart disease can lead to a heart attack or stroke. These simple heart disease prevention strategies will reduce your risk. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Q&A with Vascular Surgeon Natalie Sridharan, MD
Natalie Sridharan, MD, is a vascular surgeon who provides care at the new UPMC Outpatient Center on Clairton Boulevard. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Living with Heart Disease During the COVID-19 Pandemic
You may feel nervous about visiting a medical office during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our experts ensure your safety and continued heart health. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Heart Health and COVID-19: What You Should Know
Saul Silver, MD, a cardiologist practicing at a UPMC Outpatient Center, discusses the effect of heart disease on patients with COVID-19. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Video
50 Phenoms: How a Marathoner Kept Running After Triple Bypass Surgery
Joe Church had four heart attacks and went through open-heart surgery, but he returned to the starting line. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Charting the Future: World-Class Cardiovascular Care
Suresh Mulukutla is excited about the expansion of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Passavant. Learn about cardiovascular care. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Treating Emergency Heart Conditions: A Team Effort
At UPMC Passavant, a team of world-class interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, and technologists are available around the clock to treat emergency heart conditions, such as heart attacks. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health