Search Results for: heart condition
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Charting the Future: World-Class Cardiovascular Care
Suresh Mulukutla is excited about the expansion of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Passavant. Learn about cardiovascular care.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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The Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh: Q&A with Kishore Vellody, MD
Find out more about the Down Syndrome Center at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh through this Q&A with Medical Director Kishore Vellody, MD.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Treatment for Hyperemesis Gravidarum
If you have severe nausea and vomiting that doesn't stop during pregnancy, it may be more serious. Learn about hyperemesis gravidarum.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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What is Nephrology?
A nephrologist is a doctor who treats diseases and disorders of the kidneys. Here are some of the main disease they treat — plus tests they use for diagnosis.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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How Eliminating Toxic Influences Can Help Your Mental Health
Toxic influences can be people or other environmental factors that can have a negative impact on mental health. Find out ways to manage or eliminate them.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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50 Phenoms: How an Assistant Principal Beat the Odds to Survive
Kristin Fox had both arms and both legs amputated after complications from the flu. But she remained driven to get back to her family and her job.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Amelia’s Story: Traveling from Australia to Pittsburgh for Concussion Treatment
When a concussion made life miserable, Amelia traveled to Pittsburgh from Australia to visit the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Health Disparities
Health disparities may affect access to the COVID-19 vaccine for many Black Americans and other underserved communities.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Health Equity, Living and Wellness
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Understanding a Ventricular Septal Defect
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common type of congenital heart defect. The heart has two upper chambers (atria) and two lower chambers (ventricles). In a healthy heart, the wall that separates the lower two chambers is called the septum. In a baby with VSD, there is a hole in the wall between the ventricles.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics