Search Results for: heart condition

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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

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  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

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  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

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  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

  

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  Is Erectile Dysfunction a Sign of Heart Disease?

  September 23, 2021

  Erectile dysfunction (ED) has many causes, including heart disease and diabetes. ED can be an early warning sign of heart trouble. Here's what you need to know.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Urology

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology

  Tagged with: UPMC Men's Health Center

  

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  Understanding Heart Murmurs in Babies

  August 13, 2021

  When listening to your baby's heart with a stethoscope, the doctor can hear the heart valves open and close as they pump blood throughout the body. If the doctor hears extra blood moving in the heart, your baby may have a heart murmur.Read More

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  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

  

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  The Heart Transplant Process at UPMC

  August 6, 2021

  A variety of heart conditions can lead to a transplant. Learn more from the experts at the UPMC Advanced Heart Failure Center.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

  

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  How UPMC Heart Doctors Use Data Analytics to Tailor Care

  August 6, 2021

  The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute leads the way in applying data analytics to meet patients with the right treatment at the right time.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Uncommon: Medical Innovation and Breakthroughs

  

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  UPMC Cardiologist Encourages Men to Take Their Heart Health Seriously

  July 15, 2021

  Men often will not take the time for self-care, physical activity, and mental health. That's a concern because they may end up paying for it in the long run.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health