6/9/2021
WHAT: UPMC Passavant is hosting a free live, virtual event where participants will hear about the latest advancements and options in cardiovascular surgery, including open heart surgery, minimally invasive heart valve repair and replacement, and more.
Registration is available at UPMC.com/VirtualEvents. Registrants will be sent a confirmation email with access to view the virtual presentation.
For more information, email communityoutreach@upmc.edu.
WHY: Heart surgery once was an ordeal for patients. Today, minimally invasive heart surgery involves small incisions and robotic tools for greater precision and more successful outcomes.
WHO: David West, M.D., cardiac surgeon, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Passavant.
WHEN: 10 a.m., Thursday, June 17
Note to Media: To cover this event, prior arrangements must be made by contacting Karen Beardsley at 814-392-3362 or BeardsleypetitKL@upmc.edu.
