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Artículo - 8 Minute Read
What Is Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)? Q&A with Jaideep Behari, MD
Metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects about 100 million Americans. Learn causes, treatment, and more from Jaideep Behari, MD. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant
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Artículo - 5 Minute Read
What Should I Expect When on the Heart Transplant Waitlist?
Learn about what happens when you're on the waiting list for a heart transplant. Discover tips to ensure you can be ready when a heart is available. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Transplant
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Artículo - 2 Minute Read
Judy Gradisek: Kidney/Pancreas Transplant with Follow-up Kidney Transplant
Discover Judy’s life-changing kidney-pancreas transplant at UPMC, her successful recovery, and the family support that helped her thrive. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Artículo - 8 Minute Read
What’s Life Like With a Ventricular Assist Device? Tips for Living Well with a VAD
Explore practical lifestyle tips for living with a Ventricular Assist Device. Learn how to stay active, eat well, and manage recovery. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Transplant
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Artículo - 7 Minute Read
Care Partner’s Guide: Supporting Loved Ones with a Ventricular Assist Device
Learn practical tips for caregivers supporting ventricular assist device patients. Explore medication management, emotional support, and recovery strategies. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Transplant
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Artículo - 5 Minute Read
Life After Heart Valve Replacement – Maureen’s Story
After a heart valve problem caused Mo dizziness, fatigue, and other symptoms, she underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) at UPMC Altoona. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Artículo - 2 Minute Read
Setting Your Loved One Up for Success Pre- and Posttransplant
Care partners are key to the transplant process. Discover resources and information to navigate the transplant process successfully. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Artículo - 3 Minute Read
Bloodless Transplant — the Role of a Care Partner
Learn how to support a loved one during bloodless surgery, and how to help after transplant will help in the healing process. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Caring for Yourself as a Care Partner
Discover tips to help prioritize your mental wellbeing as a care partner for someone navigating the transplant process. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
Transplant
The transplant experts at UPMC provide world-class information to educate you about your team, the process, and more. Find articles to help you and loved ones during the process, and learn important information about organ donation.
Look for articles about:
- Living Organ Donor Recipients and Their Loved Ones.
- Physical Therapy Advice.
- Why Is Exercise Important for Liver Disease Patients?
- Who Qualifies?
- Treatment Options for Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Becoming a Pediatric Living Donor.
- Risk Factors for Advanced Lung Disease.
- Fitness Before and After a Living Donor Transplant.
- Understanding Your Team.
- Benefits and Risks of Becoming a Living Liver Donor.
- Support Systems.
- Much More.
