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
Category: Cardiology
As the Heart of the Community Grows, so Does UPMC Passavant’s Cardiac Services
UPMC Passavant and UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) leaders celebrated the hospital’s new HVI entrance with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 10. Dr.… Read more
Patients with Atrial Fibrillation in Deprived Neighborhoods Are Less Likely to Receive Anticoagulants for Stroke Prevention
For people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), anticoagulation is the standard of care to prevent strokes. However, there is limited research into the neighborhood people live… Read more
Organs from Genetically Engineered Pigs May Help Shorten the Transplant Wait List
Demand for life-saving organ transplantation is at an all-time high. In 2021, a record 41,000-plus organ transplants were performed in the U.S., with top numbers for kidney,… Read more
Patient’s English Proficiency May Limit Early Diagnosis of Heart Disease
Language barriers can create a unique and dangerous gap in the quality of care for people who may have cardiovascular disease, according to new research… Read more