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    E-cigarettes & Heart Health

    February 27, 2015

    Learn about how the nicotine in e-cigarettes affects your heart. Discover your added risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease, and find out how to quit. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: blood pressure, e-cigarettes, emphysema, heart, heart attack, heart disease, lung cancer, nicotine, Tobacco

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    6 Heart Healthy Recipes

    February 20, 2015

    Eating healthy doesn't have to be boring and tasteless! Discover recipes to keep your heart and the rest of your body healthy. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: baked pita, dijon pork, hawaiin chicken, Health, healthy, heart, Heart Health, heart healthy recipes, nachos, pasta, recipes, shrimp, sweet potatoes

    Heart Healthy Recipes
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    Chest Pain: Why Does My Heart Hurt?

    February 15, 2015

    Chest pain can be caused by many different conditions, and it's important to find out what's causing yours. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: aortic dissection, arrhythmia, broken rib, chest pain, coronary artery disease, heart, heart attack, heart pain, heart rhythm problems, heart valve condition, heart valve problems, pneumonia, rib fracture

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    Atrial Fibrillation: What You Need to Know

    February 5, 2015

    Learn about atrial fibrillation, a common condition that can cause a fast or irregular heartbeat. Discover the risks of this condition and how to prevent it Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, heart, heart palpitation, heart-healthy diet, quit smoking, UPMC Center for Atrial Fibrillation

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    10 Heart Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

    December 26, 2014

    Ready to start the New Year fresh? Check out our list of heart-healthy New Year's resolutions to help you make healthier lifestyle choices in 2015. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: alcohol, cholesterol, coronary artery disease, diabetes, exercise, healthy energy, heart, heart disease, heart screenings, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, New Year's Day, New Year's resolutions, smoking, stress, winter

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    How Does Everyday Stress Impact Your Heart?

    November 18, 2014

    Everyday stress can affect your body in different ways, especially your heart. Learn more about the relationship between stress and your heart. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: arrhythmia, Asthma, backaches, blood clots, coronary heart disease, headaches, heart, heart attack, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stress

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    Caring for Your Heart – Why Regular Checkups Are Important

    November 16, 2014

    Making time to have an annual heart exam is crucial for living a healthy life. Learn how health screenings can help prevent serious heart conditions. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health, Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: blood clots, cardiovascular disease, checkups, diabetes, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, stroke

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    What Are Heart Palpitations And Should You Worry?

    November 12, 2014

    Learn more about heart palpitations, commonly identified by a fluttering in the chest, by discovering the causes and risks, as well as symptoms. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: abnormal heart beat, arrhythmia, caffeine, chest pain, dizziness, fear, heart, Heart and Vascular Institute, heart disease, heart failure, heart palpitations, intense exercise, light-headedness, Loss of consciousness, mitral valve prolapse, nicotine, panic attack, shortness of breath, stress

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    What Kind of Exercise is Best for Your Heart?

    November 4, 2014

    Your heart needs exercise to stay strong and healthy. Discover aerobic exercises that get the heart pumping and benefit your cardiovascular system. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Fitness, Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: aerobics, cardio, cardiovascular health, chest pain, dizziness, exercise, HDL cholesterol, heart, heart disease, Heart Health, high blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, stroke

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