Video visits through your UPMC patient portal make it easier to access expert heart care at UPMC and get treatment, whether you live in Pittsburgh or miles away.
The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute offers video visits for both new and returning cardiology patients.
To make the most of your time with the doctor, be sure you have:
During the visit, your cardiologist may:
After the visit, you can access an after-visit summary detailing any notes or updates to your care via your patient portal.
Remote heart services aren't just for current UPMC patients or people with an existing illness.
Video visits are also for new patients who may have a family history of heart disease or who want to learn ways to prevent it.
Telemedicine directly connects you with a UPMC heart expert and offers other values such as:
Heart doctors in Pittsburgh can consult in clinics anywhere to interpret test results and provide guidance on future care.
Most people can access — and benefit from — video visits. If both you and the physician feel comfortable with video visits, telemedicine can be the first step in evaluating changes in health.
Heart telemedicine is for people:
Your doctor will want to see you in person if you have both heart disease and lung disease. Or if you have complex heart failure.
You may need an exam if you have certain symptoms, combined with a complex medical condition.
To learn more about what to expect during your video visit, click here.
By UPMC Editorial Staff. Last reviewed on 2024-10-01.
