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Heart Health: How to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
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
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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A Revolutionary Alternative to Open Heart Surgery
Patients with aortic stenosis now have access to the innovative procedure known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) at UPMC Passavant.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Specialized Surgery for Patients with Bone Cancer
Listen to the latest UPMC HealthBeat Podcast with Dr. Stella Lee on Specialized Surgery for Patients with Bone Cancer.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Role of Radiation in Your Cancer Care
Dr. Andy Clump from the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center explains how radiation could be used in your cancer care as well as new advances in the treatment of patients with head and neck cancers.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Does Coronavirus Affect Your Eyes?
The coronavirus can spread if you touch your eyes after touching an infected surface. It also can spread when an affected individual coughs, sneezes, or talks. Viral particles can be sprayed into your eyes if you are in close contact (within 6 feet) of that person.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Henry’s Heart Bypass Story
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
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Understanding a Rare, Pregnancy-Related Heart Condition
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a life-threatening form of heart failure that affects pregnant women or women who have just given birth.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Comprehensive Stroke Care: What Does It Mean?
UPMC Hamot is the first and only hospital in Erie certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by DNV GL Healthcare* — which means our health care team can treat any kind of stroke, even the most serious.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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School Is in, Sleeping Late Is out: What to Do?
As kids head back to school, learn how can you get your children to readjust to sleeping early on school nights.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness