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What to Expect: Follow Up Care After a Heart Attack

July 17, 2019

After a heart attack, your care continues outside of the hospital. Learn more about rehabilitation, medication, and adopting a healthy lifestyle. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: American Heart Association, heart attack, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
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Understanding Ventricular Assist Devices: What Is a VAD?

March 25, 2019

What is a VAD? Learn more about ventricular assist devices about how they can help your heart from the experts at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: heart attack, heart transplant, surgery, VADs
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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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‘Am I Having a Heart Attack?’ The Steps You Can Take to Save Your Life

July 9, 2018

Am I having a heart attack? Learn how to identify heart attack symptoms and the steps you can take to survive. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: angioplasty, Bypass surgery, CAD, heart attack, nausea, Pain in the chest, stroke
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Are You Having An Anxiety Attack or A Heart Attack?

February 16, 2018

People experiencing anxiety and chest pain often fear a cardiac event. Here's how to know whether you're dealing with an anxiety attack or heart attack. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: anxiety, anxiety and chest pain, anxiety attack, anxiety attack or heart attack, anxiety feels like heart attack, cardiac event, cardiac events, chest pain, depression, heart attack, heart attack risk factors, heart disease, Heart Health, mental health, mood disorder, mood disorders, panic attack, panic disorder, risk factors, stress
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Can Aspirin Lower Your Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke?

December 7, 2017

Learn how taking a daily aspirin can possibly lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: aspirin, aspirin for heart attack and stroke, heart attack, stroke
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The Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

July 14, 2017

Do you know the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? Both are medical emergencies, but they have different causes, symptoms, and outcomes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: 911, cardiac arrest, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, heart attack
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You Need to Know These 5 Heart Health Numbers

May 27, 2017

Did you know that five simple numbers can tell you a lot about your heart health? Learn your numbers and get on the road toward a healthier lifestyle. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: diabetes, heart attack, heart disease, hypertension, stroke
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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