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Connections Between COVID-19 and Heart Health
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
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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TAVR: Lifesaving Heart Valve Replacement Treatment
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
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Cardiac Health and Endurance Sports: What Women Should Know
Cardiologists advise women in endurance sports - marathons, triathlons, and high-intensity training - to make sure their heart is ready. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Risk Factors And Treatment Of Atrial Fibrillation
During atrial fibrillation (AFib), the heart's electrical system sends out chaotic electrical impulses. This causes the top chambers of the heart (atria) to beat rapidly. These signals are sent to the bottom chambers (ventricles), causing an irregular and often fast heartbeat. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Treating Mitral Valve Disease
Think of your heart as your body's engine — multiple parts work together to regulate blood flow. Learn about mitral valve disease. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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The Ozaki Procedure: An Innovative Treatment for Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic valve neocuspidization is an innovative procedure for aortic valve replacements. Learn more about the treatment. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Benefits of Coronary Stenting in Older Adults
Coronary stenting is usually performed during a coronary angioplasty. Both procedures are done to treat CAD, the most common form of heart disease. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is Coronary Stenting?
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common form of heart disease. The condition is characterized as a narrowing of the major blood vessels, which transport blood to the heart muscle. When CAD interrupts your heart's blood flow, treatments are often needed to restore it. These treatments can include lifestyle changes, medicines, and surgery. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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The Heart Transplant Process at UPMC
A variety of heart conditions can lead to a transplant. Learn more from the experts at the UPMC Advanced Heart Failure Center. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health