Search Results for: heart condition

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  How Heart Disease Affects Latinos in the U.S.

  June 21, 2022

  Heart disease is the second-leading cause of death for Hispanic and Latino people in the U.S. Learn more from UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  Can I Donate a Kidney if I Have Pre-existing Conditions?

  May 12, 2022

  Learn more about kidney donation requirements and how pre-existing medical conditions may affect your ability to be a living kidney donor.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant

  

• Podcast

  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What Women Need to Know About Their Heart Health

  April 25, 2022

  Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Learn more from UPMC cardiologist, Malamo Countouris, MD.Listen Now

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

  

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  Heart Valve Surgery + AFIB

  April 15, 2022

  A-fib is a commonly treated arrhythmia. Here's what you need to know about A-fib if you have heart valve problems or need heart surgery.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

  

• Video

  50 Phenoms: How an Athlete Returned After Heart Problems

  March 28, 2022

  Carrie Deutsch had open-heart surgery at 27 years old, but she was able to return to her sport and excel.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Season 3

  

• Article - 2 Minute Read

  Preventive Cardiology for Children’s Heart Health

  March 10, 2022

  Preventive cardiology addresses risk factors in childhood that could lead to early heart disease. The program promotes heart-healthy behaviors for life.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  The Heart Disease Symptoms You Can’t Ignore

  June 3, 2022

  What you don't know can hurt you or your loved ones, especially when it comes to recognizing symptoms of heart disease and heart attack.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  What Are Heart Palpitations?

  January 26, 2022

  What are heart palpitations? Causes, medical conditions, treatments, when you should see your doctor.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  A Patient Places Her Heart and Trust in UPMC

  January 24, 2022

  Ceirra didn’t think her rapid heartbeat was anything serious. When she needed treatment, she trusted the experts at UPMC Harrisburg.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health