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  What to Expect from Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treatment

  March 13, 2015

  DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, is a treatable condition, commonly with medication or compression stockings. Learn more about your treatment options.Learn More

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: anticoagulant, blood clot, blood thinner, compression stockings, deep vein thrombosis, dvt treatment, medical mondays, thrombolysis, thrombolytics

  

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  Birth Control and Blood Clots: The Medication Matters

  March 10, 2015

  Differing hormone levels in birth control medications can further increase your risk of developing blood clots. Learn more about these risk factors.Learn More

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

  Tagged with: birth control, blood clot, blood clots, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, deep vein thrombosis, dvt, estrogen, hormone, medical mondays, progesterone, the pill

  

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  Prevent Stroke Recurrence: Four Simple Ways

  March 9, 2015

  Learn how you can help prevent stroke recurrence with these four simple methods. Find out how a healthy lifestyle can make a difference.Learn More

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, preventing stroke, sleep apnea, stroke, Type 2 diabetes

  

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  Could You Be at Risk of Developing Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?

  March 9, 2015

  Lifestyle and genetic factors raise the risk of deep vein thrombosis, a type of blood clot. By understanding the risk, you can take steps to prevent DVT.Learn More

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: blood clot, blood clotting, clot, clotting, deep vein thrombosis, dvt, dvt risks, Heart Health, medical mondays

  

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  What Is a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)?

  March 7, 2015

  Learn about a ventricular assist device (VAD), also known as an artificial heart. Find out how these devices can help people with heart failure.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart, heart attack, heart failure, vad, ventricular assist device

  

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  Infographic: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Facts and Stats

  October 3, 2022

  Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot in a vein deep in your body. Learn more about signs, risks, treatment and prevention of the DVT.Learn More

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: birth control, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, dvt, heart attack, infographic, medical mondays, vein problems

  

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  What Do Blood Clots Feel Like? Warning Signs of DVT

  April 20, 2022

  Warning signs of DVT start with tenderness, pain, and swelling in the leg. Learn more about blood clot and DVT effects and symptoms.Learn More

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: blood clot signs, deep vein thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis symptoms, dvt, DVT symptoms, medical mondays, pulmonary embolism, signs

  

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  Marathon Training Nutrition: Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Keto Diets

  March 3, 2015

  One of the more important aspects of full or half marathon training is proper nutrition. Learn how the food you fuel your body with affects your performanceLearn More

  Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: gluten-free diet, Leslie Bonci, marathon, marathon nutrition, paleo diet, soy products, sports medicine, training, vegan, vegan diet, veganism

  

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  Allergies Affect More Than 40 Percent of Children

  February 28, 2015

  Allergies affect over 40 percent of children today. Learn more about allergies, their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for your children.Learn More

  Categorized as: Family Health

  Tagged with: allergens, allergies, blood test, challenge test, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, immunotherapy, itch, rash, skin tests, Todd Green MD