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    The Importance of Check-Ups and Heart Screenings for Men

    July 31, 2015

    Learn how having a regular checkup and screening with your doctor can lower your risk of heart and vascular disease. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: checkup, heart, heart disease, heart screening, Vascular disease

    the importance of check-ups for men
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    Food and Heart Health Myths

    July 13, 2015

    Not everything about a heart-healthy diet has to be bland and boring. It can be delicious too! Get the facts about common food and heart health myths. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

    Tagged with: fact or fiction, food and heart health, healthy eating, heart, myths and facts

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    What Is a Good Resting Heart Rate?

    July 11, 2015

    Learn about normal heart rate, including healthy resting heart rates and active heart rates, and find out what yours should be. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

    Tagged with: heart, normal heart rate, pulse

    Healthy Resting Heart Rate
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    How Quitting Smoking Helps Your Heart

    June 21, 2015

    Learn how quitting smoking helps your heart and blood vessels and discover a typical quitter's timeline to learn how your health will improve. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: blood clots, blood vessels, heart, heart disease, quit smoking, smoking, smoking cessation, Vascular disease

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    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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    Medical Mondays: Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

    April 6, 2015

    Learn more about atrial fibrillation (AFib), including causes of chest pain and the importance of regular checkups in this edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: AFib, atrial fibrillation, checkup, chest pain, EKG, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart disease risk factors, heart palpitation, heart problems, medical mondays, stress, stroke

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    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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    What Is a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)?

    March 7, 2015

    Learn about a ventricular assist device (VAD), also known as an artificial heart. Find out how these devices can help people with heart failure. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart, heart attack, heart failure, vad, ventricular assist device

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    Heart Bypass Surgery: Pros & Cons

    March 5, 2015

    Learn about the pros and cons of heart bypass surgery, which can restore blood flow to the heart. Discover the benefits and risks of this procedure. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: arrhythmia, artery, chest pain, coronary artery disease, heart, heart attack, heart bypass, heart surgery, stroke

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