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Article - 4 Minute Read
The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center: Q&A with Dr. Hoskoppal and Dr. Patel
Congenital heart disease is a heart defect present at birth. 1 in 100 children born in the U.S. get a diagnosis of a congenital heart defect. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Lindsey’s Story: How Vascular Surgery for Blood Clots Helped Her Get Back on Her Feet
Lindsey, an operating room nurse, needed emergency surgery to remove a deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Heart Health for the Whole Family: Q&A with Dr. Megan McGreevy
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States but is preventable. Learn more from Dr. Megan McGreevy. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Heart Surgery 101: Q&A With Dr. Daniel Ciaburri
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute experts care for people with simple and complex heart issues. Learn more from Dr. Daniel Ciaburri. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Understanding Angioplasty and Stent Insertion
Angioplasty and stent insertion help clear coronary arteries that are blocked or narrow. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Bill’s Story: Surviving a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest
When Bill suffered a heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest, fast-acting friends jumped into action. Learn more about his story. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Understanding Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surgery
Surgeons repair aneurysms through either open surgery or a less invasive procedure called endovascular repair. Learn more about aortic aneurysms. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Is Diabetic Vascular Disease?
If you have diabetes, your vascular health is important because diabetes and vascular disease (including heart disease) are connected. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Does Dehydration Raise Blood Pressure?
You may wonder if dehydration affects your heart health. For example, does dehydration raise blood pressure or lower it? Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health