Heart and Vascular Institute

About the UPMC Advanced Heart Failure Center

The Advanced Heart Failure Center at UPMC's Heart and Vascular Institute in Pittsburgh, Pa., is a leader in innovative approaches to cardiovascular care.

Tailored Heart Treatments

Our heart specialists:

• Determine the best approach for each individual
• Emphasize care of the whole person — not just the heart
• Deliver state-of-the-art heart treatments, tailored to each patient's needs

Whether treatment involves recovery, repair, or replacement, you can be confident that you're receiving superior cardiac care from a team that's among the best in the world.

Excellence in Cardiac Care

Our center — one of the largest in the United States — is known for excellence in:

• Heart transplantation
• Heart and lung transplantation
• Ventricular assist device treatment

Our multidisciplinary team includes:

• Cardiologists and cardiac surgeons
• Physician assistants
• Clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners
• Bioengineers
• Dietitians and exercise physiologists
• Social workers

Together, we strive to provide expert care that results in improved outcomes, no matter how complex the case. We truly care about our patients and get to know each one's story.