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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
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FDA To Remove Trans Fat From Food By 2018

June 19, 2015

The FDA will no longer allow partially hydrogenated oils in foods by 2018. These oils add trans fat, which may increase the risk of heart disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: butter, coronary heart disease, FDA, Food and Drug Administration, heart attack, heart disease, margerine, nutrition labels, Processed foods, trans fat, trans fats, trans fatty acids, vegetable oil, who, World Health Organization
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Managing Heart Failure with Healthy Lifestyle

June 11, 2015

Lifestyle modifications like quitting smoking, exercising, and following a low-sodium eating plan key to managing heart failure. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood clots, fatigue, heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, medical mondays, shortness of breath
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What Is a “Blood Thinner?”

April 15, 2015

Blood thinners reduce the the likelihood that you will form a blood clot. Learn more about the types of blood thinners and how they help other disorders. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: atrial fibrillation, blood clot, blood thinner, congenital heart disease, deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, heart valve, stroke
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Medical Mondays: Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

April 6, 2015

Learn more about atrial fibrillation (AFib), including causes of chest pain and the importance of regular checkups in this edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: AFib, atrial fibrillation, checkup, chest pain, EKG, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart disease risk factors, heart palpitation, heart problems, medical mondays, stress, stroke
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Infographic: 6 Deadly Heart Disorders and Conditions

April 1, 2015

Learn how to spot the symptoms of six deadly heart diseases, including atrial fibrillation, mitral valve disease, and cardiomyopathy. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: AFib, atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, chest pain, fatigue, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart disease symptoms, heart failure, HVI, infographic, medical mondays, mitral valve
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What Is a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)?

March 7, 2015

Learn about a ventricular assist device (VAD), also known as an artificial heart. Find out how these devices can help people with heart failure. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart, heart attack, heart failure, vad, ventricular assist device
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Heart Bypass Surgery: Pros & Cons

March 5, 2015

Learn about the pros and cons of heart bypass surgery, which can restore blood flow to the heart. Discover the benefits and risks of this procedure. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: arrhythmia, artery, chest pain, coronary artery disease, heart, heart attack, heart bypass, heart surgery, stroke
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Infographic: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Facts and Stats

March 5, 2015

Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot in a vein deep in your body. Learn more about signs, risks, treatment and prevention of the DVT. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: birth control, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, dvt, heart attack, infographic, medical mondays, vein problems