Search Results for: cardiologist
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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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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 TAVR for Aortic Stenosis
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally-invasive treatment for aortic stenosis. Learn more about this treatment option.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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A Patient Places Her Heart and Trust in UPMC
Ceirra didn’t think her rapid heartbeat was anything serious. When she needed treatment, she trusted the experts at UPMC Harrisburg.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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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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How Cancer Treatment Can Affect Heart Health
Cancer treatment can cause high blood pressure, heart failure, and arrhythmia. Discover how to prevent heart damage during cancer treatment.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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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