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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World-Class Technology in Harrisburg

February 1, 2019

Heart and vascular care is undergoing rapid transformation, and UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg stays at the forefront. Read More

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What Are Cardiovascular Clinical Trials?

January 22, 2019

Cardiovascular clinical trials advance the field of heart medicine. Here's what you need to know if you're thinking about enrolling in a heart study. Read More

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Tagged with: cardiovascular, cardiovascular clinical trial, clinical trial, heart disease, heart study, NHLBI, research, risk, science
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Carotid Endarterectomy: Raymond’s Story

January 10, 2019

At UPMC Passavant, an ultrasound revealed Raymond had a complete blockage of the carotid artery on one side of his neck and a partial blockage on the other. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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UPMC Welcomes Dr. Zhang

January 1, 2019

Xin (Jim) Zhang, MD, electrophysiologist, recently joined UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute on the east and west shores, and he is looking forward to seeing new patients — and helping them achieve a better quality of life. Read More

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What Is the DASH Diet?

December 6, 2018

To help lower your blood pressure, the American Heart Association recommends the DASH diet. So what is the DASH diet, and what do you eat on the DASH diet? Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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An Overview of Varicose Veins

November 30, 2018

Varicose veins are enlarged veins that bulge beneath the skin. Learn about this condition including FAQs and treatment options with these articles. Learn More

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Tagged with: cardiovascular, varicose veins, vascular
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Using Big Data to Help Heart Transplant Candidates

November 12, 2018

Learn how scientists at UPMC are using Big Data to help patients who are in critical need of a heart transplant. Read More

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The Self-Healing Heart

October 25, 2018

Researchers in Pittsburgh are regenerating pediatric heart tissue, potentially leading to novel approaches for the treatment of heart failure. But heart tissue doesn’t normally regenerate — so how are they doing it? Read More

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What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Clogged or Blocked Arteries?

October 9, 2018

Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. It is important to recognize the symptoms of blocked arteries. Read More

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