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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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Congenital Heart Disease?

April 29, 2019

Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) describes a wide variety of structural problems within the heart. Test your knowledge with our quiz. Start Quiz

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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What Is Cardiac Ablation? Facts on Irregular Rhythm

April 19, 2019

What is cardiac ablation? If your heart has an irregular rhythm (whether constantly or just occasionally), you might be a candidate for cardiac ablation. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: atrial fibrillation, cardiac ablation, Cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, tachycardia
Article - 2 Minute Read

Understanding the Different Types of Vascular Disease

April 5, 2019

Problems in the intricate system of vessels running throughout your body can result in different types of vascular disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: abdominal aortic aneurism, blood vessels, hardening of the arteries, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, varicose veins, Vascular disease
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Get in Tune With Your Heart Health

April 1, 2019

When it comes to issues with your heart, you want prompt, expert care. That’s why UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute has established same-day cardiovascular consultations for non-urgent heart concerns at UPMC Lititz. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Understanding Ventricular Assist Devices: What Is a VAD?

March 25, 2019

What is a VAD? Learn more about ventricular assist devices about how they can help your heart from the experts at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: heart attack, heart transplant, surgery, VADs
Article - 5 Minute Read

10 Yoga Poses for Heart Health

March 20, 2019

These 10 yoga poses for heart health can help boost flexibility, increase muscle strength, relieve stress, and improve sleep. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Fitness, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cardiovascular health, flexibility, Heart Health, relaxation, sleep, yoga, yoga poses, yoga positions
Article - 3 Minute Read

Know the Warning Signs: Blood Clots Are a Silent Threat

March 7, 2019

A sedentary lifestyle isn’t healthy, and it could put you at increased risk for developing a blood clot such as a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: vascular
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How Sugar Affects the Heart

February 28, 2019

A 2014 study showed that a diet high in sugar puts you at a greater risk of dying from heart disease, even if you aren’t overweight. If at least 25% of calories in your daily diet come from added sugar, you are twice as likely to die of heart disease than if your diet included less than 10% of total calories from added sugar. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: heart, Heart Health
Article - 2 Minute Read

The Connection Between Heart Health and Stress

February 27, 2019

Heart health and stress are related. Here's what you need to know to about how stress affects heart health and how you can stay healthy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: alcohol, American Heart Association, anxiety, diet, exercise, Harvard Health, Health, healthcare, heart disease, Heart Health, meditation, Men's Health, obesity, stress, womens health