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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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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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What Is Bicuspid Aortic Valve?
Learn more about the genetic heart condition and minimally invasive ways to treat a bicuspid aortic valve.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Doug’s Story: Back on Course After Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
After Doug felt back pain, doctors discovered he had a large abdominal aortic aneurysm. He received treatment at UPMC Harrisburg and recovered.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Living With Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is serious and can be deadly, but treatments can help manage it. Learn about living with PAH.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 3 Minute Read
How Heart Disease Affects Latinos in the U.S.
Heart disease is the second-leading cause of death for Hispanic and Latino people in the U.S. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 7 Minute Read
Why It Is Important to Take Your Child’s Temperature
What temperature is cause for concern? And what actions should you take before reaching out for medical assistance or advice?Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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50 Phenoms: How an Athlete Returned After Heart Problems
Carrie Deutsch had open-heart surgery at 27 years old, but she was able to return to her sport and excel.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Preventive Cardiology for Children’s Heart Health
Preventive cardiology addresses risk factors in childhood that could lead to early heart disease. The program promotes heart-healthy behaviors for life.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics