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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is Atrial Fibrillation?
It's not unusual to experience an occasional heart palpitation — that feeling of your heart racing or fluttering. Sometimes it's a response to stress or a scare. But for some people, it's a sign of a heart condition called atrial fibrillation (Afib). Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Video
7 Simple Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease
Heart disease can lead to a heart attack or stroke. These simple heart disease prevention strategies will reduce your risk. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Q&A with Vascular Surgeon Natalie Sridharan, MD
Natalie Sridharan, MD, is a vascular surgeon who provides care at the new UPMC Outpatient Center on Clairton Boulevard. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Living with Heart Disease During the COVID-19 Pandemic
You may feel nervous about visiting a medical office during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our experts ensure your safety and continued heart health. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Heart Health and COVID-19: What You Should Know
Saul Silver, MD, a cardiologist practicing at a UPMC Outpatient Center, discusses the effect of heart disease on patients with COVID-19. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Video
50 Phenoms: How a Marathoner Kept Running After Triple Bypass Surgery
Joe Church had four heart attacks and went through open-heart surgery, but he returned to the starting line. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Charting the Future: World-Class Cardiovascular Care
Suresh Mulukutla is excited about the expansion of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Passavant. Learn about cardiovascular care. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Treating Emergency Heart Conditions: A Team Effort
At UPMC Passavant, a team of world-class interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, and technologists are available around the clock to treat emergency heart conditions, such as heart attacks. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 1 Minute Read
New Heart Procedure Now Available at UPMC Altoona
UPMC Altoona now offers an advanced, minimally invasive heart procedure called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
