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What’s the Link Between Depression and Heart Disease?

May 5, 2017

Depression changes how you think and feel, but is it linked to heart disease? In some cases, yes. Learn more about mental health and heart disease. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: depression, heart disease, Heart Health, heart surgery, mood disorder

Article - 3 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

6 Tips to Help You Make the Most of Cardiac Rehab

September 3, 2016

Facing cardiac rehabilitation? These six tips from the experts at UPMC can help you make the most of your cardiac rehab program. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: cardiac rehab, cardiac rehabilitation, heart attack, heart surgery

Article - 2 Minute Read

Which Heart Surgery Is Best?

March 7, 2016

What's the difference between open heart surgery and minimally invasive heart surgery? Discover the pros and cons for each type. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: cardiac, heart surgery, minimally invasive heart surgery, open heart surgery

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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

Article - 2 Minute Read

Wound Care After Your Heart Surgery

May 12, 2015

Caring for your wound at home following heart surgery is extremely important. Follow these easy steps to stay healthy through your heart surgery recovery. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: at home recovery, heart surgery, heart surgery recovery, wound care, Wound Care After Your Heart Surgery

Article - 4 Minute Read

Recovering in the Hospital After Your Heart Surgery

April 19, 2015

Recovering in the hospital after your heart surgery lasts at least four days. Find out what to expect during this phase of recovery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: acapella tool, breathing exercises, cardiac rehabilitation, heart surgery, heart surgery recovery, pain, spirometer

Article - 2 Minute Read

What to Expect After Your Heart Surgery

April 17, 2015

Preparing for heart surgery can feel overwhelming. Here are some things you should know to help ease your mind about your care after surgery. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: catheter, chest tubes, heart monitor, heart surgery, heart surgery recovery, ICU, IV

Article - 3 Minute Read

Preparing for Your Heart Surgery

April 7, 2015

Learn more about how to prepare for your upcoming heart procedure and discover a breakdown of the timeline leading up to surgery. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: Coughing, electrocardiogram, health care team, heart, heart surgery, preparing for heart surgery, quit smoking, x-ray