Search Results for: hypertension
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Gallery
Pulmonary Hypertension Q&A
Learn more about lung disease, asthma, and pulmonary hypertension from UPMC expert Dr. Patricia George, MD.Learn More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Gallery
What Is Pulmonary Hypertension?
Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the lung's blood vessels. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension symptoms and treatment options.Learn More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Simple Ways to Tell if You’re Overweight or Obese
Many people use the words "obese" and "overweight" casually and interchangeably. But they're medical terms with very different meanings.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is Magnesium Deficiency?
Magnesium is very important for your body. Having low magnesium levels in your body can prove dangerous. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Article - 17 Minute Read
What to Know About Pediatric Living-Donor Liver Transplants
Learn about pediatric liver transplants and how it can save the lives of children with end-stage liver disease.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What You Need to Know about DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) can be a life-threatening condition. Ulka Sachdev, MD, Co-director of the Vein Center at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, discusses causes, the warning signs and what you should discuss with your doctor.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Women’s Heart Health 101: Your Guide to the Right Care
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Learn more about risk factors from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Missing Sleep Could Affect Your Heart Health
Getting a good night's sleep helps to control blood pressure. Learn more about the connection between sleep and heart health.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Sleep Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Do I Need a CPAP Machine?
Do I need a CPAP, what is sleep apnea, how CPAPs work, diagnosis, benefits, side effectsRead More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sleep Health