When Dr. Lindsey Olivere sees patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD)—a narrowing of blood vessels in the extremities that is a leading cause of amputations—they… Read more
Category: cardiovascular health
Effects of Blood Pressure Management on Cardiovascular Health Vary Across Education Levels
The effects of intensive blood pressure management on rates of cardiovascular events and death vary substantially across individuals’ levels of educational attainment, according to a… Read more
Central Pa. Research Efforts Advance Care for Atrial Fibrillation
Researchers from UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. are refining and redefining the optimal treatment for many heart conditions, including atrial fibrillation, or… Read more
UPMC Central Pa. Pioneers New AI Technology for Treating Complex Aortic Conditions
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, driving significant advancements in diagnostics, treatment, and patient care. UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in… Read more
UPMC Emergency Medicine Physician Teaches Bystander CPR to Communities of Color
Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, M.D., MPH, EMS medical director of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and associate professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine is passionate about her… Read more