Heart and Vascular Health

The expert heart and vascular team at UPMC shares must-know information about heart health in our articles, videos, and guides. Here you can learn how to eat better, exercise more, and combat unhealthy habits. Stay up-to-date on heart and vascular conditions, screenings, and treatment options.

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Watch: Iceburgh’s Heart-Healthy Hydrated Day

February 21, 2019

Learn how to have a heart-healthy and hydrated day from our favorite Pittsburgh Penguins mascot, Iceburgh. Find out tips to stay hydrated during your busy day. Watch Now

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UPMC Cardio-Oncology Program Combines Heart Health and Cancer Therapy

February 20, 2019

The UPMC Center for Cardio-Oncology will proactively maintain your heart health before, during, and after cancer treatment to mitigate risks from therapy. Read More

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Categorized as: Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: cancer, cancer side effects, cancer treatment, cardiovascular disease, heart disease, Heart Health, oncology, treatment side effects
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What is A Widowmaker Heart Attack?

February 18, 2019

Some heart attacks are particularly deadly. One such heart attach is the widowmaker. Find out what it is and the risk factors. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: heart attack, Heart Health
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Q and A: Heart Disease with Dr. Elizabeth Piccione

February 15, 2019

Dr. Piccione, a board-certified cardiologist with UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Jameson answers questions about heart disease. Read More

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Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to Know

February 13, 2019

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Here's what you should know about heart disease in women, and how you can protect your health. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke
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What Are Cardiovascular Clinical Trials?

January 22, 2019

Cardiovascular clinical trials advance the field of heart medicine. Here's what you need to know if you're thinking about enrolling in a heart study. Read More

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Tagged with: cardiovascular, cardiovascular clinical trial, clinical trial, heart disease, heart study, NHLBI, research, risk, science
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Carotid Endarterectomy: Raymond’s Story

January 10, 2019

At UPMC Passavant, an ultrasound revealed Raymond had a complete blockage of the carotid artery on one side of his neck and a partial blockage on the other. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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UPMC Welcomes Dr. Zhang

January 1, 2019

Xin (Jim) Zhang, MD, electrophysiologist, recently joined UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute on the east and west shores, and he is looking forward to seeing new patients — and helping them achieve a better quality of life. Read More

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What Is the DASH Diet?

December 6, 2018

To help lower your blood pressure, the American Heart Association recommends the DASH diet. So, what is the DASH diet, and what do you eat on the DASH diet? Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: DASH diet, healthy eating, high blood pressure, hypertension