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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How Can Increasing Your Tomato Intake Improve Your Heart Health?

April 9, 2016

Adding more tomatoes to your diet can have a big impact on your heart health. Learn more about tomatoes with our guide. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: heart disease, tomato
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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

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
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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High Blood Pressure Medicine: Know the Facts

March 17, 2016

If you suffer from high blood pressure, your doctor may prescribe medication to treat it. Learn about the different medicines and their side effects. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood pressure drugs, blood pressure medications, blood pressure medicines, high blood pressure, medication side effects
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What To Expect During Cardiac Catheterization

March 8, 2016

Find out what to expect if you need a cardiac catheterization. Learn about the heart cath procedure and what to expect post-procedure. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: Cardiac catheterization, catheterization
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Which Heart Surgery Is Best?

March 7, 2016

What's the difference between open heart surgery and minimally invasive heart surgery? Discover the pros and cons for each type. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: cardiac, heart surgery, minimally invasive heart surgery, open heart surgery
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What Is Minimally Invasive (Robotic) Heart Surgery?

March 6, 2016

Minimally invasive heart surgery offers an alternative to some types of open heart surgery, resulting in less pain and faster recovery for most people. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: aneurysm repair, cardiac, coronary bypass, minimally invasive heart surgery, non invasive heart surgery, open heart surgery, robotic heart surgery, robotics, valve surgery
Article - 4 Minute Read

Living With Raynaud’s Phenomenon

March 2, 2016

Raynaud's phenomenon is an autoimmune disease that causes white, blue, or red coloration in your fingers or toes. Discover the symptoms and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: American College of Rheumatology, autoimmune disorder, Raynaud, Vascular disease
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What’s the Best Diet After Heart Surgery?

February 24, 2016

After heart surgery, your doctor will advise you to follow a heart-healthy diet. Learn more about the benefits of this diet and discover preferred foods. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: diet after heart surgery, heart-healthy diet, Nutrition
Article - 3 Minute Read

What to Expect During An Echocardiogram

January 12, 2016

Learn what you can expect if you need an echocardiogram, a common test doctors use to diagnose and monitor heart problems. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood clot, cardiac imaging, cardiomyopathy, chest pain, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart screening, heart surgery, heart test, heart valve disease