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What to Expect When You Get an EKG
An EKG or electrocardiogram measures the electrical activity in your heart. Learn about the test, what it measures, and steps to take after your test.Learn More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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How to Survive a Heart Attack While You are Alone
Learn the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and some actions you can take if you suffer a heart attack while you are alone.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Listening to Her Heart: A Mitral Valve Prolapse Patient Story
Read Birdie Dally's patient story to find out how she overcame her condition, mitral valve prolapse, with help from the UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute.Learn More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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5 Tips for a Healthy Heart
Heart disease is a leading cause of death for men and women. Learn about ways to keep a healthy heart through diet, exercise, and more.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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10 Ways to Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Learn more about ways to reduce your risk of developing heart disease with these simple tips you can add into your daily routine.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Preventing Injuries on the Slopes
Check out UPMC Sports Medicine's tips for preventing skiing injuries this winter by getting your body prepared in advance.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Sports Medicine
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The Importance of Staying Fit at Any Age
Just 30 minutes of daily exercise can help older adults lower their risk of dozens of common health conditions. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness
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Heart Attack Warning Signs
Learn to identify heart attack warning signs and discover changeable risk factors to decrease the likelihood that you will have a heart attack.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Exhausted? You Might have Sleep Apnea
Read a sleep apnea patient story and learn more about sleep studies provided at the UPMC Sleep Medicine Center.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness