Jerome Twyman likes things on his own terms. A heart attack was never in his plans. Life has a way of throwing even the most… Read more
Category: heart attack
Education Linked to Heart Health Decades Later, Pitt Study Finds
Formal education typically occurs in early life, and yet its ramification for cardiovascular health may last for decades, according to a study by University of… Read more
When a Life Hangs in the Balance, Minutes Matter
Most people who’ve suffered cardiac arrest wouldn’t consider themselves lucky. In many ways, though, Greg Woodman was. This summer, Greg traveled from State College to… 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
Every Second Counts: UPMC Police Officers Play Critical Role in Lifesaving Care
In emergency situations, every second counts. When patients experience medical emergencies at UPMC facilities, UPMC police officers are sometimes first to respond. They routinely demonstrate… Read more