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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.​

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


Community Outreach and Cardiovascular Health

Check Your Heart

Heart disease is preventable. UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute can help you identify if you are at risk.

See how we can help.​

Lois Ballog

Meet Lois Ballog

Lois Ballog had thoracic outlet syndrome, a compression disorder that can affect the arteries, veins, and nerves in the upper chest. She underwent surgery with Dr. Michael Singh and his team at UPMC Shadyside.

Read her story.


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