Search Results for: heart condition

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  Barbara Jo’s Magee-Womens Heart Program Story

  July 14, 2021

  After having shortness of breath, Barbara Jo scheduled a cardiovascular risk assessment with the Magee-Womens Heart Program.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Women's Health

  

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  UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Heart Surgeon Continues to Refine His Procedure That Has Become Worldwide Standard of Care

  July 8, 2021

  The da Silva Center for Ebstein's Anomaly continues to innovate and expand the use of the cone procedure, a repair technique developed by Dr. da Silva.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics, Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Uncommon: Medical Innovation and Breakthroughs

  

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  Living with Heart Disease During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  April 19, 2021

  You may feel nervous about visiting a medical office during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our experts ensure your safety and continued heart health.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

  

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  Heart Health and COVID-19: What You Should Know

  April 15, 2021

  Saul Silver, MD, a cardiologist practicing at a UPMC Outpatient Center, discusses the effect of heart disease on patients with COVID-19.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

  

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  Athlete Heart Rate: When Is It Too High?

  February 17, 2021

  Monitoring your heart rate helps you know how hard you're exercising. Learn how to calculate your resting heart rate and maximum heart rate.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

  

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  New Heart Procedure Now Available at UPMC Altoona

  December 1, 2020

  UPMC Altoona now offers an advanced, minimally invasive heart procedure called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

  

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  Heart Health: How to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease

  November 13, 2020

  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

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

  

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  A Revolutionary Alternative to Open Heart Surgery

  November 6, 2020

  Patients with aortic stenosis now have access to the innovative procedure known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) at UPMC Passavant.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

  

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  Caring for the Hearts of Cancer Patients

  June 21, 2020

  UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute are teaming up for an innovative new program to provide cardiovascular care to people throughout their cancer journey. Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

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