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UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

When it comes to your heart, you want the very best.

Our patients entrust their heart’s care to UPMC because we are an established leader in high-quality cardiovascular care.

When you choose UPMC, you can be confident that you’ll have access to the latest technology, innovative techniques, groundbreaking research, and the expertise of talented physicians and surgeons who work together to provide highly advanced treatments for our patients.

Learn About Your Condition or Treatment

Learn about UPMC's Cardiology Telemedicine Services.

Community Education and Screenings

View a list of our heart screenings and events and learn about our Check Your Heart program.

Recent News 

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A 72-year old HVI patient, a veteran of more than 100 marathons, completed the 2013 half marathon with vascular surgery staff. He had his second life-saving PVD surgery in 2009 performed by  Dr. Chaer.

Learn more about Tom's story on www.WPXI.com.

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