For people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), anticoagulation is the standard of care to prevent strokes. However, there is limited research into the neighborhood people live… Read more
Category: cardiovascular health
At-Home Monitoring Program for Women Receives Federal ‘Hypertension Innovator’ Award
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s Office on Women’s Health has recognized UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and… Read more
Patient’s English Proficiency May Limit Early Diagnosis of Heart Disease
Language barriers can create a unique and dangerous gap in the quality of care for people who may have cardiovascular disease, according to new research… Read more
Empathetic and Whole Patient Approaches May Improve Women’s Heart Health in Appalachian Communities
Cardiovascular disease is a major reason life expectancy is more than two years lower for Appalachian women than their peers in the rest of the U.S. A recent study from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School… Read more
UPMC Offers Experimental Treatment for Heart Arrhythmia
Millions of Americans suffer from arrhythmia, a condition caused when the heart fails to contract – or beat – at the correct timing. Now, experts… Read more