Search Results for: aorta
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What Is Vasculitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Vasculitis is a group of rare diseases involving inflammation of blood vessels. Here's what you need to know about causes, symptoms, and treatments.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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The Dangers of Aortic Dissection
Aortic dissection is a severe condition that requires immediate medical attention. Learn more about aortic dissection causes, symptoms, and treatments.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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Pediatric Heart Conditions: What You Should Know
Different heart diseases and conditions can affect babies and children. Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common form of birth defect.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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TAVR: An Innovative Treatment for Aortic Valve Disease
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is an innovative, minimally invasive alternative to open heart surgery for patients with aortic valve disease.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Syphilis Cases on the Rise: A Discussion of Symptoms and Treatment
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) affect over 2 million people in the United States. Of that number, approximately 31,000 people were reported to have syphilis. Once known to be a disease with a low number of cases being reported annually, according to the CDC, the rate of syphilis has been “increasing” at significant rates nationwide. However, many cases of syphilis still undiagnosed and unreported. So how can you protect yourself? Find out in our blog!Read More
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Understanding Ventricular Assist Devices: What Is a VAD?
What is a VAD? Learn more about ventricular assist devices about how they can help your heart from the experts at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Clogged or Blocked Arteries?
Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. It is important to recognize the symptoms of blocked arteries.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Narrowing Aortic Valve Can Be Treated Without Open Heart Surgery
Narrowing of the aortic valve, called aortic stenosis, is a common and serious heart valve problem. Without treatment, it has a prognosis worse than most cancers. Once symptoms occur, they continue to worsen and few sufferers are alive in five years. Valve replacement can reverse the effects of aortic stenosis, relieve symptoms and return life…Read More
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