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Can You Lower Cholesterol Without Medication?

March 18, 2016

Borderline or high cholesterol can lead to heart disease but is treatable. Find out how you might be able to lower your cholesterol without medication. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: arteriosclerosis, cholesterol, hardening of arteries, HDL, heart attack, heart disease, high cholesterol, LDL, stroke, Triglycerides

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Diabetes & Heart Health: Lowering Your Risks

November 23, 2015

Find out about the link between diabetes and heart health. Discover how you can lower your risk for heart disease as well as type 2 diabetes. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: diabetes, heart attack, Heart Health, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, stroke, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes

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Atrial Fibrillation & Stroke Prevention

November 22, 2015

Learn why stroke prevention is important for people with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Find out how AFib patients can lower their risks of stroke. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: atrial fibrillation, stroke, stroke prevention

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Infographic: Stroke Aftermath Issues

October 23, 2015

A stroke itself is a shock and recovery can be, too. Check out our infographic to learn some common issues faced in the aftermath of a stroke. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Tagged with: brain health, medical mondays, stroke, stroke recovery, stroke symptoms

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Cholesterol Basics: What You Need to Know

September 12, 2015

Cholesterol is a fatty, waxy substance found in body tissue. Learn about what cholesterol is and what you can do to stay in a healthy range. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Atherosclerosis, cholesterol, cholesterol treatment, hardening of arteries, heart attack, heart disease, high cholesterol, stroke

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Stroke Treatment Options

September 4, 2015

Stroke treatment depends on the type of stroke. There are two main types of stroke - learn more about their treatment options. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Tagged with: hemorrhagic stroke, ischemic stroke, medical mondays, stroke, Stroke Treatment, Strokes

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Stroke Vs Heart Attack: Signs and Symptoms

September 2, 2015

Heart attacks and stroke (also called "brain attacks") are quite different, but both can be life threatening. Learn how to tell the difference. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Tagged with: heart attack, heart attack symptoms, myocardial infarction, seizures, stroke, stroke symptoms

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Stroke Symptoms in Women

August 30, 2015

When a stroke happens, it's critical to act fast. Know the early symptoms that could signal a stroke in women. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Tagged with: hemorrhagic stroke, ischemic stroke, medical mondays, stroke, stroke symptoms, transient ischemic attacks, women

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Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke Treatment

August 27, 2015

Learn about mechanical thrombectomy, the new groundbreaking treatment for stroke available at UPMC. Discover the benefits of this procedure. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Tagged with: mechanical thrombectomy, stent, stroke, Stroke Treatment, tPA