Search Results for: electrocardiogram
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The Benefits and Risks of Becoming a Living-Liver Donor
With almost 14,000 patients on the national liver transplant waiting list and a growing shortage of deceased-donor livers, living donor-liver transplantation gives many patients a chance to receive a transplant sooner and experience better outcomes. Learn about the benefits and risks.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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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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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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Chest Pain: The Dangers of Dismissing or Delaying Proper Care
What would you do if you felt sudden or gradual chest pain? How do you know if your symptoms are a heart attack? Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
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Living with a PICC line: Insertion, Treatments, and More
Called a "PICC line," this type of catheter can make it easier for clinicians to provide care without repeatedly pricking your skin with a needle.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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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
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Problems Breathing? It Could be COPD
COPD is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn more about causes, symptoms, and what you can do if you've been diagnosed.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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What to Expect During a Stress Test
Learn about the stress test, a common test doctors use to diagnose and monitor heart problems.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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What to Expect During An Echocardiogram
Learn what you can expect if you need an echocardiogram, a common test doctors use to diagnose and monitor heart problems.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health