Search Results for: cardio
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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Understanding a Rare, Pregnancy-Related Heart Condition
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a life-threatening form of heart failure that affects pregnant women or women who have just given birth.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Strength Training and Weight Loss: Why Cardio Isn’t Enough
Strength training and weight loss are closely linked. Learn why you should incorporate strength training into your workout routine to maximize results.Read More
Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness
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UPMC Cardio-Oncology Program Combines Heart Health and Cancer Therapy
The UPMC Center for Cardio-Oncology will proactively maintain your heart health before, during, and after cancer treatment to mitigate risks from therapy.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Are Cardiovascular Clinical Trials?
Cardiovascular clinical trials advance the field of heart medicine. Here's what you need to know if you're thinking about enrolling in a heart study.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Celebrate Heart Month: What Is a Cardiologist?
A cardiologist is a heart specialist who treats many types of heart and blood vessel conditions. Learn about how you can talk to your cardiologist.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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What to Expect During An Echocardiogram
Learn what you can expect if you need an echocardiogram, a common test doctors use to diagnose and monitor heart problems.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is an Echocardiogram?
Learn more about an echocardiogram: why you may need one, what to expect during the test, and what your results mean.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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What Are Lipids? Understanding Your Lipid Panel
Preventing cardiovascular disease means keeping your heart healthy. To check your cardiovascular health, your doctor may order a lipid panel.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Desk Exercises to Stay Fit at Work
Exercises you do at your desk can get you started on the way to better health. And you don’t have to buy expensive equipment like treadmill desks or exercise ball chairs to add fitness to your daily routine.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine