Heart and Vascular Health

The expert heart and vascular team at UPMC shares must-know information about heart health in our articles, videos, and guides. Here you can learn how to eat better, exercise more, and combat unhealthy habits. Stay up-to-date on heart and vascular conditions, screenings, and treatment options.

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What Is a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)?

March 7, 2015

Learn about a ventricular assist device (VAD), also known as an artificial heart. Find out how these devices can help people with heart failure. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart, heart attack, heart failure, vad, ventricular assist device
Article - 1 Minute Read

Heart Bypass Surgery: Pros & Cons

March 5, 2015

Learn about the pros and cons of heart bypass surgery, which can restore blood flow to the heart. Discover the benefits and risks of this procedure. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: arrhythmia, artery, chest pain, coronary artery disease, heart, heart attack, heart bypass, heart surgery, stroke
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Infographic: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Facts and Stats

March 5, 2015

Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot in a vein deep in your body. Learn more about signs, risks, treatment and prevention of the DVT. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: birth control, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, dvt, heart attack, infographic, medical mondays, vein problems
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What Do Blood Clots Feel Like? Warning Signs of DVT

March 3, 2015

Warning signs of DVT start with tenderness, pain, and swelling in the leg. Learn more about blood clot and DVT effects and symptoms. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood clot signs, deep vein thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis symptoms, dvt, DVT symptoms, medical mondays, pulmonary embolism, signs
Article - 2 Minute Read

E-cigarettes & Heart Health

February 27, 2015

Learn about how the nicotine in e-cigarettes affects your heart. Discover your added risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease, and find out how to quit. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood pressure, e-cigarettes, emphysema, heart, heart attack, heart disease, lung cancer, nicotine, Tobacco
Article - 2 Minute Read

Aortic and Mitral Valve Disease Treatment Options

February 24, 2015

Learn how your heart valves work and about treatment options for many types of heart valve diseases, including aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: aortic valve stenosis, chest pain, heart failure, heart surgery, heart valve diseases, mitral valve regurgitation, mitral valve stenosis, robotic surgery, treatment for aortic and mitral valve diseases
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6 Heart Healthy Recipes

February 20, 2015

Eating healthy doesn't have to be boring and tasteless! Discover recipes to keep your heart and the rest of your body healthy. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: baked pita, dijon pork, hawaiin chicken, Health, healthy, heart, Heart Health, heart healthy recipes, nachos, pasta, recipes, shrimp, sweet potatoes
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Recipe: Healthy Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs

February 15, 2015

Keeping your heart healthy starts with what you eat. Discover delicious and healthy recipes, like Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs, and stay on track. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: chicken, healthy, healthy recipes, heart healthy, heart healthy recipe, kebabs, Our Favorite Chicken Recipes, recipe
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Chest Pain: Why Does My Heart Hurt?

February 15, 2015

Chest pain can be caused by many different conditions, and it's important to find out what's causing yours. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: aortic dissection, arrhythmia, broken rib, chest pain, coronary artery disease, heart, heart attack, heart pain, heart rhythm problems, heart valve condition, heart valve problems, pneumonia, rib fracture