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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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Saving Limbs Through Coordinated Care
UPMC McKeesport specialists use the latest technology and techniques to treat nonhealing wounds and prevent limb loss.Read More
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Treating Emergency Heart Conditions: A Team Effort
At UPMC Passavant, a team of world-class interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, and technologists are available around the clock to treat emergency heart conditions, such as heart attacks.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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UPMC Altoona’s Heart-Saving Cath Lab Is a Team Effort
At UPMC Altoona, a team of cardiologists, nurses, and technologists is ready to perform life-saving cardiac treatments any time of the day or night.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery?
Learn more about the types of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgeries and what you can expect during the procedures.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is a Stent, and Why Would I Need One?
What is a stent? A stent is a tiny wire mesh tube that holds an artery open. Learn more about this medical device and what a stent does to improve your heart health.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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‘Am I Having a Heart Attack?’ The Steps You Can Take to Save Your Life
Am I having a heart attack? Learn how to identify heart attack symptoms and the steps you can take to survive.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Video: A Faster, Easier Nuclear Stress Test with the D-SPECT Camera
A nuclear stress test is one of the most common tests cardiologists use to diagnose and monitor many heart conditions. Learn more.Watch Now
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