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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
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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

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Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: acid reflux, chest pain, Gastroenterology, GERD, heartburn, UPMC Susquehanna
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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
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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
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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 Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth

Tagged with: chest pain, Heart Health, indigestion, pregnancy, womens health
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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 - 2 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: Heart and Vascular Health

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