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U.S. News and World Report Ranked Cardiology Care

UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside is ranked among America’s best hospitals, by U.S. News & World Report, for heart care and heart surgery.

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An Established Leader in High-Quality Cardiovascular Care

The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute is one of the world’s premier centers for comprehensive cardiovascular care. 

Through collaboration and teamwork, we are developing revolutionary medical devices and new models for treatment that improve the lives of people facing even the most complex heart and vascular conditions. 

It’s more than just care; it’s the heart team approach.​

Contact the UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute

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call 1-855-UPMC-HVI (876-2484), or email us.


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Elex Jordan

Meet Elex Jordan

Elex Jordan suffered his first heart attack​ in 2007 and sought care with UPMC. After seven years of therapeutically managing his atrial fibrillation through the care of Dr. Dennis McNamara​ and an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, he underwent a heart transplant​.

Read his story.

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