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    Is This an Anxiety Attack or Heart Attack? How to Know

    February 16, 2018

    People experiencing anxiety and chest pain often fear a cardiac event. Here's how to know whether you're dealing with an anxiety attack or heart attack. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: anxiety, anxiety and chest pain, anxiety attack, anxiety attack or heart attack, anxiety feels like heart attack, cardiac event, cardiac events, chest pain, depression, heart attack, heart attack risk factors, heart disease, Heart Health, mental health, mood disorder, mood disorders, panic attack, panic disorder, risk factors, stress

    chest pain could be heart attack
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    5 Signs You Need to Talk to Your Doctor About Heartburn

    February 24, 2017

    Check in with your doctor if you’re experiencing these five heartburn warning signs. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: acid reflux, chest pain, Gastroenterology, GERD, heartburn

  • Videos

    This Is What Happens to Your Body During Heart Failure

    February 6, 2017

    Your heart plays a vital role pumping blood through your body. So, when it begins to malfunction, the health of your entire body is affected. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: chest pain, heart and vascular system, heart failure, Heart Health, heart valves

    What is broken heart syndrome?
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    Heart Attack Symptoms Are Different for Women

    January 3, 2017

    Women often have heart attack symptoms that are more subtle than those experienced by men. Learn about telltale heart attack symptoms in women. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Women's Health

    Tagged with: angina, chest pain, heart attack, heart disease, high cholesterol, shortness of breath

    womens heart attack symptoms
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    Chest Pain During Pregnancy: When to Worry

    December 11, 2016

    Many pregnant women experience chest pain, but when is a twinge cause for concern? Learn more about pregnancy and chest pain. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: chest pain, Heart Health, indigestion, pregnancy, womens health

  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    Frequently Asked Questions About Cardiac Rehab

    September 21, 2016

    Cardiac rehabilitation helps those with heart problems lead fuller lives. Get the facts about cardiac rehab before you attend. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: angina, angioplasty, cardiac rehab, cardiac rehabilitation, chest pain, heart attack, heart surgery

  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    What Does Heartburn Feel Like? Heartburn vs. Heart Attack

    July 18, 2016

    Is your chest pain a heart attack or severe heartburn? Learn how to tell the difference between heartburn and a heart attack. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: chest pain, Digestive Issues, heart attack, Heart Health, heartburn, symptoms

    what does heartburn feel-like heartburn or heart attack
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    What to Expect During an Echocardiogram

    January 12, 2016

    Learn what you can expect if you need an echocardiogram, a common test doctors use to diagnose and monitor heart problems. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: blood clot, cardiac imaging, cardiomyopathy, chest pain, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart screening, heart surgery, heart test, heart valve disease

    The results of an echocardiogram.
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    What to Expect from a Holter Monitor Test

    January 6, 2016

    Find out what to expect if you need a Holter monitor test, a common test doctors use to diagnose and monitor many heart problems. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: arrhythmia, cardiac test, chest pain, heart, heart palpitations, heart screening, heart test, Holter monitor, irregular heart beat

    holter monitor
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