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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

    Grandchildren with grandparents
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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 - 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

    Learn more about cardiac rehab
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    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

    The results of an echocardiogram.
  • 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

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

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

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  • 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

    Find out what to expect during recovery from heart surgery
  • 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

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

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

    Discover what to expect after heart surgery
  • 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

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

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

    Learn more about how to prepare for your upcoming heart procedure
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