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Article - 3 Minute Read
Receiving Telemedicine Care for Heart Failure: Steve’s Story
Stephen Silveria of Williamsport was one of the first patients to use UPMC's Advanced Heart Failure Telemedicine Clinic. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Understanding Your Circulatory Health with Dr. Go
Your circulatory system is responsible for transporting blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout your body. Poor circulation can cause many health problems, including blockages that could lead to a stroke. Catherine Go, MD, a vascular surgeon at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, shares the importance of healthy blood flow and offers solutions for circulation issues.… Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Understanding Supraventricular Tachycardia in Infants
Learn more about the causes of supraventricular tachycardia in infants and how to manage your baby's rapid heart rate. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Missing Sleep Could Affect Your Heart Health
Does poor sleep affect high blood pressure; how short sleep affects blood pressure, how obstructive sleep apnea affects blood pressure, tips for better sleep Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Sleep Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Should You Take Fish Oil Supplements?
Fish oil is one of the most popular supplements, but are they right for everyone? Learn what fish oil supplements do for your health. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
The Connection Between Autoimmune Disease and Heart Disease
People with autoimmune or inflammatory diseases can take several steps to try to prevent cardiovascular disease. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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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