Search Results for: heart condition

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  What is A Widowmaker Heart Attack?

  September 2, 2022

  Some heart attacks are particularly deadly. One such heart attach is the widowmaker. Find out what it is and the risk factors.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

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

  Tagged with: heart attack, Heart Health

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to Know

  February 13, 2019

  Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Here's what you should know about heart disease in women, and how you can protect your health.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Women's Health

  Tagged with: heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Pedaling to a Healthier Heart

  November 21, 2018

  Cycling is an amazing aerobic exercise that helps your heart get a workout - Learn more about how to have a healthier heart and even reduce cancer risk!Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: diabetes, Pinnacle Health

  

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  Using Big Data to Help Heart Transplant Candidates

  April 8, 2022

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

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Transplant

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  May-Thurner Syndrome: A Hidden Condition That Can Strike Without Warning

  August 21, 2018

  Amy Bonner’s blood clot seemed to come out of nowhere. An innovative procedure saved her from a life of pain—or worse. Learn more about her story.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

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  Family History of Heart Disease? Here’s How to Stay Healthy

  July 12, 2018

  Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. if you have a family history of heart disease, find out how you can stay healthy.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke

  

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  ‘Am I Having a Heart Attack?’ The Steps You Can Take to Save Your Life

  August 26, 2022

  Am I having a heart attack? Learn how to identify heart attack symptoms and the steps you can take to survive.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

  Tagged with: angioplasty, Bypass surgery, CAD, heart attack, nausea, Pain in the chest, stroke

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Breakthrough in Heart Transplants Is a Game-Changer For Patients

  June 27, 2018

  Michelle opted to accept a heart from a donor who had died with Hepatitis C antibodies in his system. And Michelle is doing just fine. Learn more about her story.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

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• Article - 5 Minute Read

  A Special Heart and an Extra Chromosome

  March 21, 2018

  Ethan’s story started when I was nine weeks pregnant. Ethan was our third baby, so we were excited to add to our growing family. Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Pediatrics

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