Search Results for: veins
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Know the Warning Signs: Blood Clots Are a Silent Threat
A sedentary lifestyle isn’t healthy, and it could put you at increased risk for developing a blood clot such as a deep vein thrombosis (DVT).Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Targeting Deadly Tumors in Unborn Babies
Pioneered at UPMC, a new technique using microcoil embolization shows early promise in treating inoperable placental tumorsWatch Now
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Give Life This Season by Becoming an Organ Donor
It may sound dramatic to say you can give the gift of life holiday season. But by becoming an organ donor, you can do exactly that. Learn more from UPMC experts.Learn More
Categorized as: Transplant
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Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) and the Liver
Affecting 1.4 million people worldwide, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) is a genetic disorder that damages the blood vessels. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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What Are Vascular Calcifications?
If your doctor tells you that you have vascular calcifications, you're right to be concerned. Learn what they are and how to prevent or treat them.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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May-Thurner Syndrome: A Hidden Condition That Can Strike Without Warning
Amy Bonner’s blood clot seemed to come out of nowhere. An innovative procedure saved her from a life of pain—or worse. Learn more about her story.Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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‘Am I Having a Heart Attack?’ The Steps You Can Take to Save Your Life
Am I having a heart attack? Learn how to identify heart attack symptoms and the steps you can take to survive.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is A Blood Count and What Does It Mean for Your Heart Health?
Your blood count can say a lot about your overall health. Find out what a blood count is and why it helps to know it.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
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Living with a PICC line: Insertion, Treatments, and More
Called a "PICC line," this type of catheter can make it easier for clinicians to provide care without repeatedly pricking your skin with a needle.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness