Search Results for: heart condition
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Your Child’s Heart Health
How can COVID-19 impact your child's heart health? Tyler H. Harris, MD, a pediatric cardiologist at the Heart Institute, is here to explain.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Orthostatic Hypotension: One Patient’s Journey to the Magee-Womens Heart Program
Orthostatic hypotension is also known as postural hypotension. It is a condition that occurs when your blood pressure quickly drops after moving from a seated to a standing position.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Why Is Heartburn Worse at Night?
Many people find their heartburn is worse at night. Learn the reason and some strategies you can try to stop nighttime heartburn from keeping you up all night.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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How Heart Disease Affects Latinos in the U.S.
Heart disease is the second-leading cause of death for Hispanic and Latino people in the U.S. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Can I Donate a Kidney if I Have Pre-existing Conditions?
Learn more about kidney donation requirements and how pre-existing medical conditions may affect your ability to be a living kidney donor.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What Women Need to Know About Their Heart Health
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Learn more from UPMC cardiologist, Malamo Countouris, MD.Listen Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Undergoing Heart Valve Surgery for A-Fib
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
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Video
50 Phenoms: How an Athlete Returned After Heart Problems
Carrie Deutsch had open-heart surgery at 27 years old, but she was able to return to her sport and excel.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Preventive Cardiology for Children’s Heart Health
Preventive cardiology addresses risk factors in childhood that could lead to early heart disease. The program promotes heart-healthy behaviors for life.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics