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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    4 Facts About Bicuspid Aortic Valve

    July 5, 2017

    Some people can have a bicuspid aortic valve and never know it. Discover more about the condition, including bicuspid aortic valve symptoms. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

    Tagged with: aortic aneurysm, bicuspid aortic valve, congenital heart defect, heart failure, shortness of breath, surgery

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  • Quiz

    Quiz: Is Your Heart Failure Under Control?

    February 27, 2017

    Take this quiz to find out if your heart failure is under control and you're making the most of your heart failure treatment. Start Quiz

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Family Health, Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: Heart and Vascular Institute, heart failure, Heart Health, Quiz

    Find out if your heart failure is under control
  • 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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  • Videos

    What Are the Different Classes of Heart Failure?

    January 24, 2017

    Any heart failure diagnosis is cause for concern, but did you know that there are actually different levels of heart failure? Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: heart and vascular, heart failure, Heart Health

  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    How Anorexia Affects Your Heart Health

    May 17, 2016

    Anorexia has the highest mortality rate among psychiatric diagnoses, and this eating disorder can cause a variety of heart problems. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: anorexia, bradycardia, heart, heart failure, low blood pressure

    Anorexia and heart health
  • Infographic

    Infographic: What You Need to Know About Heart Failure

    June 13, 2015

    Heart failure is a complex disorder requiring attention. Check out our infographic to learn the facts on the types, causes and symptoms of heart failure View Infographic

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: diastolic heart failure, heart disease, heart failure, infographic, medical mondays, systolic heart failure

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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Managing Heart Failure with Healthy Lifestyle

    June 11, 2015

    Lifestyle modifications like quitting smoking, exercising, and following a low-sodium eating plan key to managing heart failure. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: blood clots, fatigue, heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, medical mondays, shortness of breath

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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Different Types of Congestive Heart Failure: Left and Right Sided Symptoms

    June 9, 2015

    Types of congestive heart failure can vary between the areas of the heart. Learn about the differences between left, right, and congestive heart failure from UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: congestive heart failure, diastolic heart failure, heart failure, medical mondays, shortness of breath, surgery, systolic heart failure

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  • Gallery

    Infographic: 6 Deadly Heart Disorders and Conditions

    April 1, 2015

    Learn how to spot the symptoms of six deadly heart diseases, including atrial fibrillation, mitral valve disease, and cardiomyopathy. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: AFib, atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, chest pain, fatigue, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart disease symptoms, heart failure, HVI, infographic, medical mondays, mitral valve

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