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Article - 3 Minute Read
Know the Warning Signs: Blood Clots Are a Silent Threat
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
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
How Sugar Affects the Heart
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
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
The Connection Between Heart Health and Stress
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
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Watch: Iceburgh’s Heart-Healthy Hydrated Day
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
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
UPMC Cardio-Oncology Program Combines Heart Health and Cancer Therapy
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
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
What is A Widowmaker Heart Attack?
Some heart attacks are particularly deadly. One such heart attach is the widowmaker. Find out what it is and the risk factors. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Q and A: Heart Disease with Dr. Elizabeth Piccione
Dr. Piccione, a board-certified cardiologist with UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Jameson answers questions about heart disease. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to Know
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
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Women's Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
What Is a Mini-Stroke? Facts About Transient Ischemic Attack
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
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health