Search Results for: arteries
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Brain Aneurysms Symptoms and Treatment
A brain aneurysm (also known as a cerebral aneurysm) is a bulging, weakened area in the blood vessel wall. Know the symptoms.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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What Is a Good Blood Pressure: Understanding Blood Pressure Readings
Learn more about what high blood pressure is, why it's a problem, and how to make sense of blood pressure readings.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Signs of Poor Circulation and How to Treat It
Poor circulation might be a sign of a more serious problem with your blood vessels. Learn to recognize the signs of poor circulation.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Does High Cholesterol Run in Families?
Lifestyle factors often cause high cholesterol, but it's also possible to inherit high cholesterol with a condition called familial hypercholesterolemia.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Treating Jackie’s Heart Disease: A Magee-Womens Heart Program Story
Retired UPMC nurse Jackie Stogoski visited the Magee-Womens Heart Program at UPMC Passavant due to chest pain. Now, she walks 13,000 steps a day.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Should You Take Aspirin Every Day?
Daily aspirin might prevent a heart attack in some people, but it's not right for everyone. Learn who can benefit from it most and why others shouldn't take it.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Comprehensive Aneurysm Care at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Aortoiliac aneurysms involve the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries — the large arteries responsible for transporting oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the lower part of the body and the legs.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Pulmonary Hypertension and Exercise
Getting regular exercise can benefit those with PH as long as you work out safely. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension and exercise.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Pulmonary Hypertension During Pregnancy
Learn about pulmonary hypertension and pregnancy and why this condition is especially dangerous for a pregnant woman and her unborn baby.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health