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    What to Expect: Follow Up Care After a Heart Attack

    July 17, 2019

    After a heart attack, your care continues outside of the hospital. Learn more about rehabilitation, medication, and adopting a healthy lifestyle. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: American Heart Association, heart attack, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Understanding Ventricular Assist Devices: What Is a VAD?

    March 25, 2019

    What is a VAD? Learn more about ventricular assist devices about how they can help your heart from the experts at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

    Tagged with: heart attack, heart transplant, surgery, VADs

  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    What is A Widowmaker Heart Attack?

    February 18, 2019

    Some heart attacks are particularly deadly. One such heart attach is the widowmaker. Find out what it is and the risk factors. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

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

    Tagged with: heart attack, Heart Health

    what is a widowmaker?
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  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    ‘Am I Having a Heart Attack?’ The Steps You Can Take to Save Your Life

    July 9, 2018

    Am I having a heart attack? Learn how to identify heart attack symptoms and the steps you can take to survive. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

    Tagged with: angioplasty, Bypass surgery, CAD, heart attack, nausea, Pain in the chest, stroke

    Am I having a heart attack?
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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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    Can Aspirin Lower Your Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke?

    December 7, 2017

    Learn how taking a daily aspirin can possibly lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: aspirin, aspirin for heart attack and stroke, heart attack, stroke

    Learn more about how aspirin can benefit your heart health
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    The Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

    July 14, 2017

    Do you know the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? Both are medical emergencies, but they have different causes, symptoms, and outcomes. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

    Tagged with: 911, cardiac arrest, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, heart attack

  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    What Is Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery?

    July 7, 2017

    Learn more about the types of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgeries and what you can expect during the procedures. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: bypass, coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart bypass surgery, surgery

  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    You Need to Know These 5 Heart Health Numbers

    May 27, 2017

    Did you know that five simple numbers can tell you a lot about your heart health? Learn your numbers and get on the road toward a healthier lifestyle. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: diabetes, heart attack, heart disease, hypertension, stroke

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