Search Results for: heart condition

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  5 Common Cholesterol Myths and Facts

  April 19, 2022

  Can you separate your cholesterol myths and facts? Learn five key facts about cholesterol and how to keep your level in a healthy range.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: Atherosclerosis, familial hypercholesterolemia, healthy lifestyle, heart healthy, high cholesterol

  

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  What Is Sepsis? Symptoms and Treatment

  November 30, 2022

  Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that results from an infection in your body. Learn more about risk factors, symptoms, and treatment.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety

  Tagged with: infection, Pinnacle Health, Sepsis, septic shock

  

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  4 Critical Tips for Preventing Vascular Disease

  September 8, 2017

  Check out these four simple vascular disease prevention tips and learn how you can keep your blood vessels healthy.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, Atherosclerosis, deep vein thrombosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Peripheral artery disease, pulmonary embolism, stroke, Vascular disease

  

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  5 Tips for Managing High Blood Pressure

  August 28, 2017

  About 85 million Americans have high blood pressure. Learn how some simple lifestyle changes can help you manage your blood pressure.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: American Heart Association, high blood pressure

  

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  Vascular Surgery Treatments for Clogged Blood Vessels

  August 21, 2017

  Did you know that clogged blood vessels can happen anywhere in your body? Learn about vascular surgery treatment options for clogged blood vessels.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: angioplasty, Atherosclerosis, Bypass surgery, catheter, high blood pressure, Peripheral artery disease, stroke

  

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  Essential Things Vitamin D Does for Your Health

  August 14, 2017

  Vitamin D is just one of the many nutrients essential to keeping your muscles, lungs, and heart healthy. Learn more about the benefits of Vitamin D.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: benefits of Vitamin D, Vitamin D, vitamin deficiency

  

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  Kids and Heat-Related Illnesses–How to Prevent, Recognize and Treat Them

  July 13, 2017

  Late summer is the time for sports scrimmages, cheerleading practices, and band camps in advance of a new season. It’s also a prime time for heat-related illnesses in children. Here’s a timely refresher on how to prevent heat-related illnesses from happening in the first place. Beat the Heat Tips Drink plenty of water throughout the…Read More

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  Categorized as: Pediatrics

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  What Is Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery?

  July 7, 2017

  Learn more about the types of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgeries and what you can expect during the procedures.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: bypass, coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart bypass surgery, surgery

  

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  4 Things You Need to Know About Fibromuscular Dysplasia

  June 24, 2017

  Get facts about fibromuscular dysplasia, a vascular condition that can raise your risk for stroke. Learn about symptoms, causes, and treatment.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: Fibromuscular dysplasia, high blood pressure, stroke