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Video
What Is Bicuspid Aortic Valve?
Learn more about the genetic heart condition and minimally invasive ways to treat a bicuspid aortic valve. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Doug’s Story: Back on Course After Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
After Doug felt back pain, doctors discovered he had a large abdominal aortic aneurysm. He received treatment at UPMC Harrisburg and recovered. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Orthostatic Hypotension: One Patient’s Journey to the Magee-Womens Heart Program
Orthostatic hypotension is also known as postural hypotension. It is a condition that occurs when your blood pressure quickly drops after moving from a seated to a standing position. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Article - 3 Minute Read
How Heart Disease Disproportionately Affects Black Women in the US
Black women have high rates of heart disease due to income inequality and greater barriers in accessing health care. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Undergoing Heart Valve Surgery for AFib
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a commonly treated arrhythmia. Here's what you need to know about AFib if you have heart valve problems or need heart surgery. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Rebounding after Robotic Mitral Valve Repair Surgery: Jack’s Story
Robotic-assisted cardiac surgery is the latest example of the expanded heart care available at UPMC Passavant. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What Causes Varicose Veins?
Natalie Sridharan, MD, UPMC Vascular Surgeon explains what causes varicose veins, the treatments available and why they may be more than just a cosmetic concern. Listen Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Understanding Venous Ulcers
Learn about what venous ulcers are, why they happen, how they're treated, and what you can do to prevent a venous ulcer. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Go Red for Women Q&A with Dr. Berlacher
The Go Red for Women is an initiative that was launched by the American Heart Association in 2004. Its goal is to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death in both men and women. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
