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
Category: heart attack
Study Reveals a Self-Healing Mechanism for Heart Muscle
Heart failure can occur later in life because the adult heart cannot repair itself after multiple injuries. A new study from the laboratory of Bernhard… Read more
City of Pittsburgh & UPMC Announce Partnership to Educate and Empower Community in Emergencies
In an emergency, minutes matter. From calling 911, to knowing how to perform chest compressions or how to use a tourniquet, to clearing a path… Read more
Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack and How to Help
There are several steps individuals should take if a family member, coworker or they themselves experience a possible cardiac emergency.
New Study Explains Gene Mutation’s Impact on Pulmonary Hypertension
New UPMC research from the laboratory of Dr. Stephen Chan demonstrates that mutations in a gene called BOLA3 can lead to a syndrome that results in PH in affected individuals.