Heart and Vascular Health Articles and Information

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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Transplant, Love, Faith Help Mother of 3 Survive Rare Pregnancy-Related Condition

December 5, 2019

Brandy was diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening form of heart failure in her third trimester. Meet her in this episode of 50 Phenoms. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Heart of Gold: Ryan Shazier Talks Faith, Family, and Life-Saving Gifts

December 5, 2019

Brandy Sweeney had everything she hoped for. But one of the most exciting times of her life wasn’t going as planned. Here's her story. Read More

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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Understanding a Rare, Pregnancy-Related Heart Condition

December 4, 2019

Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a life-threatening form of heart failure that affects pregnant women or women who have just given birth. Read More

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Treating for Two: How Doctors Approach Heart Problems During Pregnancy

December 4, 2019

Heart problems pose a challenge for doctors when treating any type of patient. But when more than one life needs to be accounted for? That can ratchet up the potential problems. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More

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Heart Health During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

December 3, 2019

Pregnancy and heart health are closely connected. Learn how choices you make during your pregnancy can affect your risk for heart disease. Read More

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Working for You: Meet the Members of Your Heart Failure Care Team

December 2, 2019

Meet the members of your heart failure care team and find out how they work together to help you manage your condition. Read More

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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Heart-Healthy Foods?

August 16, 2019

Ready to learn about heart healthy foods? Take the quiz to see what you know and to get tips for heart healthy eating from the experts at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. Start Quiz

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Sleep Apnea and Heart Health: Is There a Connection?

August 5, 2019

Read about the connection between sleep apnea and heart health, and discover treatment options for the common sleep disorder. Read More

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Tagged with: Heart Health, sleep apnea
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What Is the TAVR Procedure?

July 30, 2019

Learn about the TAVR procedure, a minimally invasive alternative to open heart surgery for those with severe aortic stenosis. Read More

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