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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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
Article - 2 Minute Read

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

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
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
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Watch: Iceburgh’s Heart-Healthy Hydrated Day

February 21, 2019

Learn how to have a heart-healthy and hydrated day from our favorite Pittsburgh Penguins mascot, Iceburgh. Find out tips to stay hydrated during your busy day. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read

UPMC Cardio-Oncology Program Combines Heart Health and Cancer Therapy

February 20, 2019

The UPMC Center for Cardio-Oncology will proactively maintain your heart health before, during, and after cancer treatment to mitigate risks from therapy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: cancer, cancer side effects, cancer treatment, cardiovascular disease, heart disease, Heart Health, oncology, treatment side effects
Article - 2 Minute Read

What is A Widowmaker Heart Attack?

February 18, 2019

Some heart attacks are particularly deadly. One such heart attach is the widowmaker. Find out what it is and the risk factors. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: heart attack, Heart Health
Article - 2 Minute Read

Q and A: Heart Disease with Dr. Elizabeth Piccione

February 15, 2019

Dr. Piccione, a board-certified cardiologist with UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Jameson answers questions about heart disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to Know

February 13, 2019

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Here's what you should know about heart disease in women, and how you can protect your health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke
Article - 2 Minute Read

What Is a Mini-Stroke? Facts About Transient Ischemic Attack

February 7, 2019

What is a ministroke? You have probably heard about stroke, but didn't know that it could happen on a smaller scale. Find out more at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: stroke