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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Cholesterol Basics: What You Need to Know

September 12, 2015

Cholesterol is a fatty, waxy substance found in body tissue. Learn about what cholesterol is and what you can do to stay in a healthy range. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Atherosclerosis, cholesterol, cholesterol treatment, hardening of arteries, heart attack, heart disease, high cholesterol, stroke
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What Is Vascular Disease? Facts You Need to Know

September 8, 2015

Learn about vascular disease and how to keep your blood vessels healthy. Discover if you're at risk and how to keep your risks low. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, angioplasty, Atherosclerosis, Carotid artery disease, echocardiogram, Peripheral artery disease, Vascular disease
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Stroke Vs Heart Attack: Signs and Symptoms

September 2, 2015

Heart attacks and stroke (also called "brain attacks") are quite different, but both can be life threatening. Learn how to tell the difference. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: heart attack, heart attack symptoms, myocardial infarction, seizures, stroke, stroke symptoms
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What Is an Echocardiogram?

August 23, 2015

Learn more about an echocardiogram: why you may need one, what to expect during the test, and what your results mean. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: chest pain, echocardiogram, heart disease, heart hurt
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Heart Problems in Student Athletes & Young Adults

August 22, 2015

Learn about heart problems in student athletes and young adults and how to manage your risks. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, New Here
Tagged with: cardiac arrest, heart, heart muscle disease, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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What Is Atherosclerosis, or Hardening of the Arteries?

August 21, 2015

What Is Atherosclerosis? Learn about this vascular condition that raises the risk for heart disease, and how you can keep yourself healthy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: Atherosclerosis, What Is Atherosclerosis?
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How Alcohol Affects Heart Health

August 3, 2015

What's the link between alcohol and heart health? Learn how alcohol affects your heart and disocver the benefits and risks associated with it. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: alcohol and heart health, beer, blood clots, cholesterol, red wine, wine
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The Importance of Check-Ups and Heart Screenings for Men

July 31, 2015

Learn how having a regular checkup and screening with your doctor can lower your risk of heart and vascular disease. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: checkup, heart, heart disease, heart screening, Vascular disease
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What to Do If Someone Is Having a Heart Attack

July 26, 2015

Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack? FInd out what to do if someone is having a heart attack, and how early treatment can save lives. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: aspirin, chest pain, CPR, dizziness, first aid, heart attack, heart attack symptoms, heart attack symptoms in women, nitroglycerin