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    Family Ties: Are Heart Problems Hereditary?

    June 16, 2016

    Heart disease is linked to family history, but that doesn't mean you can't minimize your risk. Learn about what you can do to improve heart health. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: genetics, heart disease, Heart Health, HVI

    Is heart disease hereditary?
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    Traveling with Heart Disease: Having a Safe Trip

    June 3, 2016

    Can you travel if you have heart disease? Learn about the precautions people with heart disease should take before vacationing. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: heart disease, safety, travel tips

    What you need to know about traveling with heart disease
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    Heart Health & Stroke Risk: What’s the Link?

    May 6, 2016

    Heart disease and stroke can sometimes go hand in hand. Learn about the link between heart health and stroke, and what you can do to stay healthy. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: heart disease, stroke

    The link between heart disease and stroke
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    Does Watching TV Raise Your Risk of Heart Disease?

    April 27, 2016

    A sedentary lifestyle may be putting you at risk of heart disease. Learn about heart disease risk factors and what you can do to get active for your heart. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: diabetes, heart disease

    Man Watching TV
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    What to Expect During a Stress Test

    April 16, 2016

    Learn about the stress test, a common test doctors use to diagnose and monitor heart problems. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: heart disease, stress test

    What is a stress test?
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    How Can Increasing Your Tomato Intake Improve Your Heart Health?

    April 9, 2016

    Adding more tomatoes to your diet can have a big impact on your heart health. Learn more about tomatoes with our guide. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: heart disease, tomato

    Tomatoes and a healthy diet
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    Can You Lower Cholesterol Without Medication?

    March 18, 2016

    Borderline or high cholesterol can lead to heart disease but is treatable. Find out how you might be able to lower your cholesterol without medication. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: arteriosclerosis, cholesterol, hardening of arteries, HDL, heart attack, heart disease, high cholesterol, LDL, stroke, Triglycerides

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    What to Expect During An Echocardiogram

    January 12, 2016

    Learn what you can expect if you need an echocardiogram, a common test doctors use to diagnose and monitor heart problems. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: blood clot, cardiac imaging, cardiomyopathy, chest pain, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart screening, heart surgery, heart test, heart valve disease

    The results of an echocardiogram.
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    Is Pancreatic Cancer Genetic or Hereditary?

    December 9, 2015

    Our family history plays an important role in our health. Find out how your genes might affect your risk of cancer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer

    Tagged with: cancers, GI cancers, heart disease, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cancers, tumor

    is pancreatic cancer genetic or hereditary
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