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Heart Rate and Blood Pressure: What’s the Difference?

February 9, 2018

Take your cardiac health into your own hands by discovering the difference between heart rate and blood pressure. Learn more about heart health at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: blood pressure, Heart Health, heart rate, pulse

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6 Things to Expect During a Heart Screening

February 8, 2018

Take your heart health into your own hands by having a heart screening. Here's what to expect when you get a heart check-up at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: Heart Health, heart screenings

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How Can I Check My Blood Pressure at Home? A Step-By-Step Guide

February 5, 2018

Checking your blood pressure isn't just for the doctor's office. Here's a step-by-step guide to checking your blood pressure at home. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: blood pressure, cardio, Heart Health, high blood pressure, hypertension, pulse

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Take the 7-Day Heart Health Challenge

February 1, 2018

The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute challenges you to dedicate one week to improving your heart health. Join us for the 7-Day Heart Health Challenge. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Men's Health, Women's Health

Tagged with: fitness, Healthy Living, Heart Health, lifestyle, Nutrition

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Here’s How You Can Stay Heart-Healthy on Vacation

August 9, 2017

While you're traveling, your heart may be the last thing on your mind, but it's important to make heart-healthy choices. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: healthy lifestyle, heart disease, Heart Health, heart healthy tips, vacation

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Are Pets Good for Your Heart Health?

May 22, 2017

Find out how having a pet may help your heart, and what you can do to make easy heart-healthy choices every day. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: American Heart Association, healthy lifestyle, heart disease, Heart Health, preventative health

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What’s the Link Between Depression and Heart Disease?

May 5, 2017

Depression changes how you think and feel, but is it linked to heart disease? In some cases, yes. Learn more about mental health and heart disease. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: depression, heart disease, Heart Health, heart surgery, mood disorder

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Quiz: Is Your Heart Failure Under Control?

February 27, 2017

Take this quiz to find out if your heart failure is under control and you're making the most of your heart failure treatment. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Family Health, Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: Heart and Vascular Institute, heart failure, Heart Health, Quiz

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How New and Expectant Moms Can Take Care of Their Hearts

February 8, 2017

With all their multitasking, women often neglect one critical aspect of new motherhood—self-care. Here’s now moms can take better care of their heart. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

Tagged with: Heart Health, new moms, pregnancy, preventative care, women's health