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Health Disparities Q&A With A.J. Conrad Smith, MD
A.J. Conrad Smith, MD, is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where he serves as associate chief of cardiology for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. Smith also is director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at the UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute. His clinical practice focuses on interventional cardiology with an emphasis on treating complex coronary disease, and transcatheter therapies for valvular heart disease.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness
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The Heart Disease Symptoms You Can’t Ignore
What you don't know can hurt you or your loved ones, especially when it comes to recognizing symptoms of heart disease and heart attack.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Understanding Chronic Osteomyelitis: A Type of Bone Infection
Chronic bone infections can occur when an infection spreads from a chronic wound to your bone. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Jimmy’s Story: Robotic Cardiac Double Bypass Surgery
On Oct. 19, 2021, Jimmy Robinson Jr. became the first patient to receive robotic cardiac double bypass surgery at UPMC Passavant–McCandless.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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What Is Coronary Calcium Scoring?
A coronary calcium test can help detect heart disease, even before you experience any symptoms.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is Avascular Necrosis of the Hip (AVN)?
Avascular necrosis of the hip (AVN) can be debilitating, causing pain and loss of range of motion. Fortunately, we have several ways to treat this condition.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Treatment Options for Chronic Kidney Disease
More than 37 million Americans (one in seven adults) have chronic kidney disease (CKD), damage to their kidneys that can drastically affect their quality of life. Learn more about treatment options for chronic kidney disease at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Living and Wellness, Senior Health, Transplant
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Connections Between COVID-19 and Heart Health
Keeping your heart healthy is very important — heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Cardiac Health and Endurance Sports: What Women Should Know
Cardiologists advise women in endurance sports - marathons, triathlons, and high-intensity training - to make sure their heart is ready.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health