Genetic Cardiovascular Diseases

At the Cardiovascular Genetics Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., we specialize in caring for people with inherited diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

A regional and national leader in cardiovascular genetics, we offer access to cutting-edge diagnostics and advanced treatments for all forms of inheritable cardiovascular diseases.

Genetic Cardiovascular Diseases We Treat

Our care extends to patients and families who have been diagnosed with — and those who are at risk for developing — these diseases because they are present in relatives.

Our Services

The Cardiovascular Genetics Center is dedicated to helping patients and their at-risk relatives live longer, healthier lives by providing access to diagnostic and treatment services and assisting with every aspect of care.

Services

Details

Testing and diagnosis
Treatments
  • Heart failure management
  • Heart transplantation
  • Interventional cardiology
  • Cardiac surgical intervention, including septal myectomy and valve surgery
Risk assessment and reduction
  • Genetic counseling
  • Risk stratification for sudden cardiac death
  • Identify relatives at risk for cardiovascular disease and make recommendations that may prevent or minimize future health problems

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Our Doctors

UPMC Division of Cardiology

Additional Resources

Research Study Opportunities

Related Information

Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center

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