Heart and Vascular Health Articles and Information

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Comprehensive Aneurysm Care at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

August 22, 2022

Aortoiliac aneurysms involve the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries — the large arteries responsible for transporting oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the lower part of the body and the legs. Read More

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Pulmonary Hypertension During Pregnancy

August 4, 2022

Learn about pulmonary hypertension and pregnancy and why this condition is especially dangerous for a pregnant woman and her unborn baby. Read More

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What Is Bicuspid Aortic Valve?

August 4, 2022

Learn more about the genetic heart condition and minimally invasive ways to treat a bicuspid aortic valve. Watch Now

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Doug’s Story: Back on Course After Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

August 2, 2022

After Doug felt back pain, doctors discovered he had a large abdominal aortic aneurysm. He received treatment at UPMC Harrisburg and recovered. Read More

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Orthostatic Hypotension: One Patient’s Journey to the Magee-Womens Heart Program

July 14, 2022

Orthostatic hypotension is also known as postural hypotension. It is a condition that occurs when your blood pressure quickly drops after moving from a seated to a standing position. Read More

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How Heart Disease Disproportionately Affects Black Women in the US

June 22, 2022

Black women have high rates of heart disease due to income inequality and greater barriers in accessing health care. Learn more. Read More

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How Heart Disease Affects Latinos in the U.S.

June 21, 2022

Heart disease is the second-leading cause of death for Hispanic and Latino people in the U.S. Learn more from UPMC. Read More

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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What Women Need to Know About Their Heart Health

April 25, 2022

Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Learn more from UPMC cardiologist, Malamo Countouris, MD. Listen Now

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Undergoing Heart Valve Surgery for A-Fib

April 15, 2022

A-fib is a commonly treated arrhythmia. Here's what you need to know about A-fib if you have heart valve problems or need heart surgery. Read More

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