Heart and Vascular Health Articles and Information

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The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center: Q&A with Dr. Hoskoppal and Dr. Patel

July 11, 2023

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

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Lindsey’s Story: How Vascular Surgery for Blood Clots Helped Her Get Back on Her Feet

June 23, 2023

Lindsey, an operating room nurse, needed emergency surgery to remove a deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Read More

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Heart Health for the Whole Family: Q&A with Dr. Megan McGreevy

June 21, 2023

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States but is preventable. Learn more from Dr. Megan McGreevy. Read More

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Heart Surgery 101: Q&A With Dr. Daniel Ciaburri

June 20, 2023

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute experts care for people with simple and complex heart issues. Learn more from Dr. Daniel Ciaburri. Read More

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Understanding Angioplasty and Stent Insertion

June 15, 2023

Angioplasty and stent insertion help clear coronary arteries that are blocked or narrow. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More

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Bill’s Story: Surviving a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

June 12, 2023

When Bill suffered a heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest, fast-acting friends jumped into action. Learn more about his story. Read More

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Understanding Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surgery

June 1, 2023

Surgeons repair aneurysms through either open surgery or a less invasive procedure called endovascular repair. Learn more about aortic aneurysms. Read More

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What Is Diabetic Vascular Disease?

June 1, 2023

If you have diabetes, your vascular health is important because diabetes and vascular disease (including heart disease) are connected. Read More

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Does Dehydration Raise Blood Pressure?

May 17, 2023

You may wonder if dehydration affects your heart health. For example, does dehydration raise blood pressure or lower it? Learn more. Read More

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