Check Your Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but it's preventable.
To identify and treat heart disease early, it's crucial to get your heart checked in person or virtually. You'll learn your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, weight, and family history. It's also important to understand that heart disease affects women and men differently.
Experts from the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute have teamed up with the American Heart Association and the Pittsburgh Penguins® to encourage you to check your heart and keep your health on track.
We have digital resources, heart health webinars, and opportunities for in-person and virtual consultations with our experts. We hope to provide you with helpful information to keep your heart healthy.
Don't delay care. Schedule an appointment with our experts.
Please Note: This form does not register you for a webinar. Visit the Check Your Heart Webinar Series section to select the topic and click "register now" to reserve your spot.
Check Your Heart Webinar Series
Register Here!
Throughout the month of February, experts from the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute are offering a series of free webinars. These will help the community learn about heart disease risk factors, women's cardiology, and heart health disparities, among other topics. View the virtual events below and click to register.
March 11: Heart Disease Risk Factors in Women
Friday, March 11 at 10 a.m.
Join Beth Piccione, MD, interim president of UPMC Jameson, for an informative discussion about heart disease risk factors in women.
February 25: Heart Health in the COVID-19 Era
Friday, February 25 at 12 p.m.
Saul Silver, MD, discusses coronary artery disease risk factors and prevention, as well as the impact of COVID-19 on people with this heart condition.
February 23: Understanding Your Child's Ideal Weight
Wednesday, February 23 at 7 p.m.
Experts Melissa Brown, PsyD, Attila Devenyi, MD, Amr Morsi, MD, and Adam Seitz, MD, come together to discuss children’s health and how weight can affect their overall wellness.
February 23: Understanding TAVR: A Medical Revolution in Heart Valve Surgery
Wednesday, February 23 at 12 p.m.
Hani Alkhatib, MD, from UPMC Western Maryland shares information about innovative treatment options for patients who undergo heart valve repair.
February 18: Management of Postpartum High Blood Pressure
Friday, February 18 at 11 a.m.
Kelly Hayes, MD, and Paul Speer, MD at UPMC Hamot, discuss the importance of identifying and managing high blood pressure following childbirth, a condition that can lead to serious complications.
February 16: Atrial Fibrillation
Wednesday, February 16 at 6 p.m.
Join Genevieve Everett-Sigwalt, MD, of UPMC Altoona for an overview of atrial fibrillation, a common and treatable heart condition characterized by an irregular heartbeat.
February 15: Cooking with a Cardiologist
Tuesday, February 15 at 6 p.m.
Join UPMC cardiologists Michael Bosak, MD, and Ashley Zinda, DO, for a heart-healthy cooking demonstration. Learn nutritional tips and ingredients to try in your kitchen.
February 10: Are You In Rhythm?
Thursday, February 10 at 12 p.m.
Kashif Chaudhry, MD, a cardiology and electrophysiology specialist at UPMC Williamsport, provides information about identifying heart rhythm disorders and the treatment options we offer.
February 3: The Connection Between Race and Heart Disease
Thursday, February 3 at 1 p.m.
A.J. Conrad Smith, MD, an interventional cardiologist at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and the associate chief of cardiology for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Division of Cardiology, discusses the connections between race and heart disease.
Schedule An Appointment Using MyUPMC
Already have a heart doctor? Schedule an appointment with them using MyUPMC! Simply log in to MyUPMC, select 'Schedule Appointment,' and choose an available date and time with your provider.
Select your heart and vascular specialist and an appointment date and time that works for you, and you’re all set!
Don’t Have a Heart and Vascular Specialist?
You can search for a provider using UPMC’s provider directory, Find A Doctor, to get connected to the provider of your choice.
Heart Health Resources
Whether in person or virtually, the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute offers heart health awareness, education, and services to help our communities prevent cardiovascular disease. View and download these resources to help keep you and your loved ones healthy.
Download the Heart Health Resources PDF.
Learn more about cardiovascular health
Heart Health and COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, it's crucial to keep up with your heart and vascular health. If you have heart disease, it's also important to know that the best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is to get vaccinated against it. Learn more about the connections between heart health and COVID-19.
Michael Mathier, MD, clinical director, Cardiology, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, appeared on an episode of the UPMC HealthBeat Podcast to discuss the importance of seeking heart care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out the episode.
