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Understanding GFR for Transplant Patients
Kidney transplant can save your life if your GFR shows you're in kidney failure. If you've had a transplant, GFR shows if your body has accepted the new kidney.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Heart Surgery 101: Q&A With Dr. Daniel Ciaburri
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute experts care for people with simple and complex heart issues. Learn more from Dr. Daniel Ciaburri.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Understanding Angioplasty and Stent Insertion
Angioplasty and stent insertion help clear coronary arteries that are blocked or narrow. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Bill’s Story: Surviving a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest
When Bill suffered a heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest, fast-acting friends jumped into action. Learn more about his story.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Spider Veins: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
Almost everyone gets spider veins, and they usually aren't harmful. But if you'd like to remove unsightly spider veins, there are treatments available.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Understanding Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surgery
Surgeons repair aneurysms through either open surgery or a less invasive procedure called endovascular repair. Learn more about aortic aneurysms.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is Diabetic Vascular Disease?
If you have diabetes, your vascular health is important because diabetes and vascular disease (including heart disease) are connected.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What to Know About Candida Auris (C. Auris)
Candida auris is a yeast fungus that can cause infections ranging from minor to life-threatening. Learn more about it.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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A Hole in His Heart: Shawn’s Story
When Shawn learned he had a heart defect, he was referred to UPMC Passavant's Dr. Makani, who used an advanced procedure to close the hole in his heart.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories