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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Are Pets Good for Your Heart Health?

May 22, 2017

Find out how having a pet may help your heart, and what you can do to make easy heart-healthy choices every day. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: American Heart Association, healthy lifestyle, heart disease, Heart Health, preventative health
Article - 3 Minute Read

Pacemakers 101: Common Questions About Your Heart Device

May 17, 2017

Learn the facts about pacemakers and get answers to some frequently asked questions with this guide to your heart device. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: arrhythmia, bradycardia, pacemaker
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What’s the Link Between Depression and Heart Disease?

May 5, 2017

Depression changes how you think and feel, but is it linked to heart disease? In some cases, yes. Learn more about mental health and heart disease. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: depression, heart disease, Heart Health, heart surgery, mood disorder
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Myth or Fact? Time Change Raises Your Risk for a Heart Attack?

March 5, 2017

Can "springing forward" really raise your risk for a heart attack? Find out more about heart attack risk factors Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: causes of heart attack, heart attack, heart attack myths and facts, heart attack symptoms
Quiz

Quiz: Is Your Heart Failure Under Control?

February 27, 2017

Take this quiz to find out if your heart failure is under control and you're making the most of your heart failure treatment. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Family Health, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: Heart and Vascular Institute, heart failure, Heart Health, Quiz
Article - 4 Minute Read

Essential Facts on Hyperlipidemia

February 17, 2017

Hyperlipidemia is a high level of fat in your blood, which may put you at risk for heart disease and other medical problems. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: Atherosclerosis, heart attack, high cholesterol, Hyperlipidemia, Triglycerides
Article - 3 Minute Read

6 Major Risk Factors for Peripheral Artery Disease

February 9, 2017

Learn about six major risk factors for peripheral artery disease (PAD) and what you can do to lower your risk. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: cardiovascular health, Peripheral artery disease, risk factors for PAD
Article - 5 Minute Read

How New and Expectant Moms Can Take Care of Their Hearts

February 8, 2017

With all their multitasking, women often neglect one critical aspect of new motherhood—self-care. Here’s now moms can take better care of their heart. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: Heart Health, new moms, pregnancy, preventative care, women's health
Videos

Heart Health Tips Women Need to Know

February 8, 2017

It's important to understand your heart health risk factors, the symptoms of heart disease in women, and why you need to stay in touch with your doctor. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: heart attack, heart disease, women's health, women's heart health