Search Results for: heart
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Treating Jackie’s Heart Disease: A Magee-Womens Heart Program Story
Retired UPMC nurse Jackie Stogoski visited the Magee-Womens Heart Program at UPMC Passavant due to chest pain. Now, she walks 13,000 steps a day.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Comprehensive Aneurysm Care at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Aortoiliac aneurysms involve the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries — the large arteries responsible for transporting oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the lower part of the body and the legs.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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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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Article - 3 Minute Read
How Heart Disease Disproportionately Affects Black Women in the US
Black women have high rates of heart disease due to income inequality and greater barriers in accessing health care. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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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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How to Deal with Chronic Heartburn
There are many symptoms and causes of chronic heartburn. Treatments include lifestyle changes and over-the-counter remedies.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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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