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  Recovering in the Hospital After Your Heart Surgery

  July 6, 2022

  Recovering in the hospital after your heart surgery lasts at least four days. Find out what to expect during this phase of recovery.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: acapella tool, breathing exercises, cardiac rehabilitation, heart surgery, heart surgery recovery, pain, spirometer

  

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  Preparing for Your Heart Surgery

  July 7, 2022

  Learn more about how to prepare for your upcoming heart procedure and discover a breakdown of the timeline leading up to surgery.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: Coughing, electrocardiogram, health care team, heart, heart surgery, preparing for heart surgery, quit smoking, x-ray

  

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  Heart Bypass Surgery: Pros & Cons

  March 5, 2015

  Learn about the pros and cons of heart bypass surgery, which can restore blood flow to the heart. Discover the benefits and risks of this procedure.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: arrhythmia, artery, chest pain, coronary artery disease, heart, heart attack, heart bypass, heart surgery, stroke

  

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  E-cigarettes & Heart Health

  February 27, 2015

  Learn about how the nicotine in e-cigarettes affects your heart. Discover your added risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease, and find out how to quit.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: blood pressure, e-cigarettes, emphysema, heart, heart attack, heart disease, lung cancer, nicotine, Tobacco

  

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  Chest Pain: Why Does My Heart Hurt?

  February 15, 2015

  What should you do if your heart hurts? Chest pain can be caused by many different conditions, and it's important to find out what's causing yours.Learn More

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: aortic dissection, arrhythmia, broken rib, chest pain, coronary artery disease, heart, heart attack, heart pain, heart rhythm problems, heart valve condition, heart valve problems, pneumonia, rib fracture

  

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  Is Broken Heart Syndrome Real?

  February 6, 2015

  Can you really have a broken heart? Learn about broken heart syndrome, also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: broken heart syndrome, heart attack, heart failure, heart palpitations, irregular heart beat, low blood pressure

  

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  Women and Heart Disease: Know the Signs

  February 1, 2015

  Did you know symptoms of a heart attack are different for women? Discover which conditions women are more susceptible to, and learn about eary detection.Learn More

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Women's Health

  Tagged with: arrhythmia, chest pain, coronary artery disease, coronary heart disease, dizziness, flutter, heart attack, heart attack symptoms, heart failure, heart palpitations, heart valve disease, valve problems, women's heart health

  

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  10 Heart Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

  December 26, 2014

  Ready to start the New Year fresh? Check out our list of heart-healthy New Year's resolutions to help you make healthier lifestyle choices in 2015.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: alcohol, cholesterol, coronary artery disease, diabetes, exercise, healthy energy, heart, heart disease, heart screenings, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, New Year's Day, New Year's resolutions, smoking, stress, winter

  

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  How Does Everyday Stress Impact Your Heart?

  November 18, 2014

  Everyday stress can affect your body in different ways, especially your heart. Learn more about the relationship between stress and your heart.Learn More

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: arrhythmia, Asthma, backaches, blood clots, coronary heart disease, headaches, heart, heart attack, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stress