Minoritized adults are not receiving cholesterol-lowering medications at the same rate as their white counterparts, and this disparity cannot be explained by measurable factors like… Read more
Category: cardiovascular health
Endovascular Thrombectomy Offers Somerset Man Second Chance
For years, Darrell Klink has walked five miles each day as long as the weather permits — so it was unusual when he started experiencing… Read more
Healthy Vascular Fat During Menopause May Stave Off Dementia Later in Life
The quantity and quality of fat surrounding the heart’s largest artery at midlife may predict a woman’s risk of developing dementia in her later years,… Read more
UPMC Passavant Heart and Vascular Institute Expert Discusses Heart Health
The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) continues to contribute to advancing the field of cardiovascular medicine, striving to provide the most advanced care for patients with… Read more
NOW – Episode 74
In episode 74 of UPMC NOW, the joy of cooking is demonstrated by an international duo at UPMC Children’s Hospital; UPMC Hamot goes red with… Read more