Search Results for: echocardiogram
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Your Guide to Newborn Screenings
They are the first tests your baby will undergo once welcomed into the world. Jennifer Kloesz, MD, Interim Division Chief for Newborn Medicine for UPMC explains what you can expect and why the tests are important to your child’s health.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 6 Minute Read
What to Know About Myocarditis in Children
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle. It is a rare condition in children but can be extremely serious. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 2 Minute Read
What Is Coronary Vasospasm?
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, affecting 1 in every 3 women per year? Women also face very different risks for heart disease compared to men.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
The Dangers of Aortic Dissection
Aortic dissection is a severe condition that requires immediate medical attention. Learn more about aortic dissection causes, symptoms, and treatments.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
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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Article - 5 Minute Read
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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Article - 2 Minute Read
Understanding Heart Murmurs in Babies
When listening to your baby's heart with a stethoscope, the doctor can hear the heart valves open and close as they pump blood throughout the body. If the doctor hears extra blood moving in the heart, your baby may have a heart murmur.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Maternal Fetal Medicine FAQs
Maternal fetal medicine (MFM) is a specialty that deals with the counseling and care of women with complicated or high-risk pregnancies.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Warning Signs and Treatment for Arrhythmia
If your heart literally skips a beat, it's anything but romantic. It may be a sign of an arrhythmia—a problem with your heart rate and rhythm.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health