Jerome Twyman likes things on his own terms. A heart attack was never in his plans. Life has a way of throwing even the most… Read more
Category: Cardiology
When a Life Hangs in the Balance, Minutes Matter
Most people who’ve suffered cardiac arrest wouldn’t consider themselves lucky. In many ways, though, Greg Woodman was. This summer, Greg traveled from State College to… Read more
Endovascular Thrombectomy Offers Somerset Man Second Chance
For years, Darrell Klink has walked five miles each day as long as the weather permits — so it was unusual when he started experiencing… Read more
UPMC Passavant Heart and Vascular Institute Expert Discusses Heart Health
The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) continues to contribute to advancing the field of cardiovascular medicine, striving to provide the most advanced care for patients with… Read more
1,000 Lives Changed at UPMC Altoona
The 1,000th WATCHMAN procedure at UPMC Altoona was completed by teams led by Dr. George Jabbour, medical director, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, UPMC Altoona, and Kristi… Read more