Search Results for: heart condition

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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

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  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

  

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  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Taking Care of Your Heart During COVID-19

  April 12, 2022

  Dr. Michael Mathier from the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute discusses the symptoms of cardiovascular disease that you should not ignore.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

  Tagged with: COVID-19

  

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  Henry’s Heart Bypass Story

  June 17, 2022

  When Henry collapsed at the gym, the actions of fellow gym patrons and doctors at UPMC Hanover and UPMC Harrisburg helped save him.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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