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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is an Electrophysiology Study?
An electrophysiology study examines your heart's electrical activity and helps identify problems with your heart rhythm. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Treating Jackie’s Heart Disease: A Magee-Womens Heart Program Story
Retired UPMC nurse Jackie Stogoski visited the Magee-Womens Heart Program at UPMC Passavant due to chest pain. Now, she walks 13,000 steps a day. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Should You Take Aspirin Every Day?
Daily aspirin might prevent a heart attack in some people, but it's not right for everyone. Learn who can benefit from it most and why others shouldn't take it. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Comprehensive Aneurysm Care at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Aortoiliac aneurysms involve the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries — the large arteries responsible for transporting oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the lower part of the body and the legs. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Pulmonary Hypertension During Pregnancy
Learn about pulmonary hypertension and pregnancy and why this condition is especially dangerous for a pregnant woman and her unborn baby. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is Bicuspid Aortic Valve?
Learn more about the genetic heart condition and minimally invasive ways to treat a bicuspid aortic valve. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Doug’s Story: Back on Course After Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
After Doug felt back pain, doctors discovered he had a large abdominal aortic aneurysm. He received treatment at UPMC Harrisburg and recovered. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Orthostatic Hypotension: One Patient’s Journey to the Magee-Womens Heart Program
Orthostatic hypotension is also known as postural hypotension. It is a condition that occurs when your blood pressure quickly drops after moving from a seated to a standing position. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Article - 3 Minute Read
How Heart Disease Disproportionately Affects Black Women in the US
Black women have high rates of heart disease due to income inequality and greater barriers in accessing health care. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health