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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The Heart Disease Symptoms You Can’t Ignore

February 1, 2022

What you don't know can hurt you or your loved ones, especially when it comes to recognizing symptoms of heart disease and heart attack. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Understanding TAVR for Aortic Stenosis

January 26, 2022

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally-invasive treatment for aortic stenosis. Learn more about this treatment option. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Are Heart Palpitations?

January 26, 2022

What are heart palpitations? Causes, medical conditions, treatments, when you should see your doctor. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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A Patient Places Her Heart and Trust in UPMC

January 24, 2022

Ceirra didn’t think her rapid heartbeat was anything serious. When she needed treatment, she trusted the experts at UPMC Harrisburg. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Jimmy’s Story: Robotic Cardiac Double Bypass Surgery

December 20, 2021

On Oct. 19, 2021, Jimmy Robinson Jr. became the first patient to receive robotic cardiac double bypass surgery at UPMC Passavant–McCandless. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is Coronary Calcium Scoring?

December 17, 2021

A coronary calcium test can help detect heart disease, even before you experience any symptoms. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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How Cancer Treatment Can Affect Heart Health

December 10, 2021

Cancer treatment can cause high blood pressure, heart failure, and arrhythmia. Discover how to prevent heart damage during cancer treatment. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Connections Between COVID-19 and Heart Health

November 11, 2021

Keeping your heart healthy is very important — heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Learn more from UPMC. Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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TAVR: Lifesaving Heart Valve Replacement Treatment

November 10, 2021

TAVR is performed by threading a collapsed heart valve mounted inside a metal stent across the aortic valve. Learn more about this treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health