Search Results for: echocardiogram
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Why You Shouldn’t Delay Cardiovascular Care Due to COVID-19
You should continue to seek care for new and existing cardiovascular conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Pediatric Heart Conditions: What You Should Know
Different heart diseases and conditions can affect babies and children. Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common form of birth defect.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Have You Had Your Heart Screening? It’s a Lifesaver
Your heart doesn't come with a check engine light to alert you when there's a problem. Heart screenings are an important part of catching heart disease early.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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The Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh: Q&A with Kishore Vellody, MD
Find out more about the Down Syndrome Center at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh through this Q&A with Medical Director Kishore Vellody, MD.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Understanding a Ventricular Septal Defect
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common type of congenital heart defect. The heart has two upper chambers (atria) and two lower chambers (ventricles). In a healthy heart, the wall that separates the lower two chambers is called the septum. In a baby with VSD, there is a hole in the wall between the ventricles.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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The UPMC Post-COVID-19 Recovery Clinic
At the UPMC Post-COVID-19 Recovery Clinic, our experts are working to better understand the virus and provide support and access to the latest treatments and trials for patients who have recovered from a COVID-19 infection.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
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A Valentine’s Day to Remember: Margo’s Story
Margo Morrow and her husband, Jim, were looking forward to a quiet Friday searching for countertops for their new home in Reynoldsville, Pa. But Feb. 14, 2020 turned out to be a Valentine’s Day they’ll never forget.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Heart Health: How to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, is a term used to describe the range of conditions affecting the heart. It’s the leading cause of death for both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)?
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a rare complication of COVID-19 in kids. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and more.Watch Now
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics