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E-cigarettes & Heart Health

February 27, 2015

Learn about how the nicotine in e-cigarettes affects your heart. Discover your added risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease, and find out how to quit. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood pressure, e-cigarettes, emphysema, heart, heart attack, heart disease, lung cancer, nicotine, Tobacco
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Chest Pain: Why Does My Heart Hurt?

February 15, 2015

Chest pain can be caused by many different conditions, and it's important to find out what's causing yours. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: aortic dissection, arrhythmia, broken rib, chest pain, coronary artery disease, heart, heart attack, heart pain, heart rhythm problems, heart valve condition, heart valve problems, pneumonia, rib fracture
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Is Broken Heart Syndrome Real?

February 6, 2015

Can you really have a broken heart? Learn about broken heart syndrome, also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: broken heart syndrome, heart attack, heart failure, heart palpitations, irregular heart beat, low blood pressure
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Heart Attack Recovery: Cardiac Rehabilitation

February 2, 2015

Learn about how cardiac rehabilitation can help you recover from a heart attack. Discover heart-healthy activities to improve your lifestyle. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: cardiac rehabilitation, exercise, heart attack, heart attack recovery
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Women and Heart Disease: Know the Signs

February 1, 2015

Did you know symptoms of a heart attack are different for women? Discover which conditions women are more susceptible to, and learn about eary detection. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: arrhythmia, chest pain, coronary artery disease, coronary heart disease, dizziness, flutter, heart attack, heart attack symptoms, heart failure, heart palpitations, heart valve disease, valve problems, women's heart health
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Leg Pain Could Warn of Vascular Problems

January 30, 2015

Leg pain while walking or climbing stairs may be a sign of a serious condition known as peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. Learn about PAD screenings. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: angioplasty, heart attack, leg amputation, leg pain, numbness, pain, pain in your leg, peripheral arterial disease, stent, stroke, treatment for this disease
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How Laughing Can Benefit Your Heart

December 23, 2014

Sometimes laughter is the best medicine. Learn how laughter can impact your heart and overall health in a positive way during this holiday season. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood pressure, cardiovascular health, chemicals, energy boost, heart attack, heart disease, Heart Health, Laughter, New Year's Day, stress, stroke, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
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How Does Everyday Stress Impact Your Heart?

November 18, 2014

Everyday stress can affect your body in different ways, especially your heart. Learn more about the relationship between stress and your heart. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: arrhythmia, Asthma, backaches, blood clots, coronary heart disease, headaches, heart, heart attack, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stress
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Caring for Your Heart – Why Regular Checkups Are Important

November 16, 2014

Making time to have an annual heart exam is crucial for living a healthy life. Learn how health screenings can help prevent serious heart conditions. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood clots, cardiovascular disease, checkups, diabetes, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, stroke