The vascular specialists at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute offer the latest open and minimally invasive treatment options for aortic and peripheral aneurysms. Our team of vascular interventional cardiologists and vascular surgeons offer you the full range of vascular care.
Our experts use the latest minimally invasive aortic and peripheral aneurysm repair techniques whenever possible, which are less painful, allow for a quicker recovery, and have a lower risk of complications when compared to traditional open surgery. We offer a full range of tests and treatments for aortic and peripheral aneurysms, including:
An aneurysm occurs when the wall of your artery becomes weak and balloons out. If your artery ruptures, it can cause severe bleeding (hemorrhage) and can sometimes be deadly. Brain aneurysms occur in the arteries that supply blood to your brain and are usually treated by a neurosurgeon, but there are several other types of aneurysms that are treated by cardiovascular specialists, including:
Aneurysms may not cause symptoms until they become very large or rupture, which is a medical emergency. Also, symptoms of your aneurysm will depend on where the aneurysm is located. Common symptoms of aortic or peripheral aneurysms include:
You may be at an increased risk of developing an aortic or peripheral aneurysm if you have a condition that injures or weakens the walls of your arteries, such as atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), trauma, or infection. Other risk factors include:
You may not be able to control some of your risk factors for aortic or peripheral aneurysms, such as aging, genetic conditions, and family history. However, eating a heart-healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, quitting smoking, and controlling chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol may help to lower your risk.
Concerned about your risk of aneurysm? Learn more about our free vascular screening program for patients who have some of the risk factors for developing aneurysms.
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Located at Brady Building
205 South Front Street
4th floor
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Phone: 717-231-8555
Fax: 717-231-8568
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Located at Medical Office Building
310 Stock Street
Suite 3
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: 717-637-1738
Fax: 717-646-7430
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Part of UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
1000 North Front Street
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
Adult Cardiology: 717-731-0101
Pediatric Cardiology: 717-761-0200
Fax: 717-731-8359
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Part of UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
2808 Old Post Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Adult Cardiology: 717-920-4400
Pediatric Cardiology: 717-761-0200
Fax: 717-920-4401
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Part of UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
360 Alexander Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Adult Cardiology: 717-243-6557
Pediatric Cardiology: 717-761-0200
Fax: 717-243-0102
UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Campus
111 South Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-782-3131
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