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Jean Becker’s TAVR Story
Jean Becker knew she might need an aortic valve replacement. After TAVR, she started feeling better almost immediately. Learn more about TAVR.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Living Well With Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is a group of disorders of the red blood cells. Learn about life with sickle cell disease from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Understanding a Rare, Pregnancy-Related Heart Condition
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a life-threatening form of heart failure that affects pregnant women or women who have just given birth.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Why Does My Heart Race at Night?
If you're wondering, "Why does my heart race at night?" read on to learn common causes, easy fixes, and when you should contact your doctor.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Q and A: Heart Disease with Dr. Elizabeth Piccione
Dr. Piccione, a board-certified cardiologist with UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Jameson answers questions about heart disease.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Tim’s Story: One Man’s Recovery from ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’
Tim Valentine of St. Marys still can’t believe what started out as a simple ear surgery turned into a much larger medical emergency. Learn more about his story.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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What Is Myocarditis? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What is myocarditis? It's inflammation that can affect the heart's electrical system. Find out how it can be treated at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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A Special Heart and an Extra Chromosome
Ethan’s story started when I was nine weeks pregnant. Ethan was our third baby, so we were excited to add to our growing family. Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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Celebrate Heart Month: What Is a Cardiologist?
A cardiologist is a heart specialist who treats many types of heart and blood vessel conditions. Learn about how you can talk to your cardiologist.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health