Search Results for: cardiovascular
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Article - 5 Minute Read
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
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Orthostatic Hypotension: One Patient’s Journey to the Magee-Womens Heart Program
Orthostatic hypotension is also known as postural hypotension. It is a condition that occurs when your blood pressure quickly drops after moving from a seated to a standing position.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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How Heart Disease Disproportionately Affects Black Women in the US
Black women have high rates of heart disease due to income inequality and greater barriers in accessing health care. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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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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Quiz
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Stroke in Women
Stroke affects more than 800,000 Americans each year, making it the fifth-leading cause of death in the country. Learn more.Start Quiz
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Is Coffee Bad For you?
Is coffee good for you or bad for you? What about caffeine? Learn more about the potential health benefits of coffee.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What Women Need to Know About Their Heart Health
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Learn more from UPMC cardiologist, Malamo Countouris, MD.Listen Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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What Is Pediatric Hypertension?
High blood pressure isn't only a problem among adults. Children can have high blood pressure too. It's known as pediatric hypertension.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Rebounding after Robotic Mitral Valve Repair Surgery: Jack’s Story
Robotic-assisted cardiac surgery is the latest example of the expanded heart care available at UPMC Passavant.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories