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Cardiac Health and Endurance Sports: What Women Should Know
Cardiologists advise women in endurance sports - marathons, triathlons, and high-intensity training - to make sure their heart is ready.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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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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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
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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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7 Simple Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease
Heart disease can lead to a heart attack or stroke. These simple heart disease prevention strategies will reduce your risk.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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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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Treating Emergency Heart Conditions: A Team Effort
At UPMC Passavant, a team of world-class interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, and technologists are available around the clock to treat emergency heart conditions, such as heart attacks.Read More
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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