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Heart Rate and Blood Pressure: What’s the Difference?

February 9, 2018

Take your cardiac health into your own hands by discovering the difference between heart rate and blood pressure. Learn more about heart health at UPMC. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: blood pressure, Heart Health, heart rate, pulse

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How to Tell If Your Blood Pressure Is Too Low

February 7, 2018

You've probably heard of high blood pressure, but did you know your blood pressure can be too low? Learn about symptoms and risk factors at UPMC. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: blood pressure, hypotension, low blood pressure

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How Can I Check My Blood Pressure at Home? A Step-By-Step Guide

February 5, 2018

Checking your blood pressure isn't just for the doctor's office. Here's a step-by-step guide to checking your blood pressure at home. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: blood pressure, cardio, Heart Health, high blood pressure, hypertension, pulse

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A Closer Look at Santa’s Health

December 10, 2016

The night before Christmas draws closer. Let's take a look at what Santa's health might be like based on some signs and symptoms. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: blood pressure, Christmas, diabetes, diet, exercise, heart disease, holiday health, winter

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What Is a Biometric Screening?

July 24, 2016

Biometric screenings help provide a basic assessment of your overall health. Learn about how this screening can help you improve your health. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Women's Health

Tagged with: biometric screening, blood pressure, BMI, Health data, preventative care

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The Link Between Potassium and High Blood Pressure

May 10, 2016

Find out how a potassium-rich diet can help control blood pressure. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: blood pressure, high blood pressure, potassium

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Heart Condition Symptoms: Now What?

January 10, 2016

Learn about the symptoms of heart-related conditions, the different cardiac imaging tests, and how they are used for detecting potential heart problems. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: blood pressure, blood test, cholesterol, echocardiogram, EKG, electrocardiogram, heart, heart problem, heart symptoms, heart tests, holter monitor test, nuclear stress test, stress test

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CTEPH: Another Kind of High Blood Pressure

November 17, 2015

Learn about CTEPH, a rare, sometimes life-threatening, type of pulmonary hypertension. Discover the symptoms and learn about the treatment options. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: blood pressure, Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension, CTEPH, lung transplant, lungs, Pulmonary hypertension, Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy

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10 Reasons You Might Have High Blood Pressure

October 29, 2015

Having high blood pressure isn't something to ignore – it puts you at risk for a stroke or heart attack. Our infographic breaks down what you can do. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: blood pressure, health risks, high blood pressure, infographic