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From the tiniest hearts to those who have lived a lifetime | UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
From the tiniest hearts to those who have lived a lifetime | UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Altoona

Your Heart Deserves the Best

Did you know you have access to world-class heart care at UPMC Altoona?

As partners of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Pittsburgh, we offer complete, quality heart and vascular care close to home.

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Call 814-949-9095 to make an appointment with UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Altoona.

About UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Altoona

Our team of experts at UPMC Altoona treats people with a range of heart and blood vessel disorders using the latest:

  • Diagnostic tests
  • Research-based therapies
  • Prevention techniques

Our ties with the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Pittsburgh also means that you have access to:

  • The most advanced heart and vascular treatment options
  • Novel heart assist devices
  • Leading-edge clinical trials

Our specialty services include:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac rehabilitation
  • Heart surgery
  • Vascular surgery

Find a location for UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute services at UPMC Altoona.

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Matthew Valente: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Matthew was a healthy 18-year-old senior in high school when he suddenly collapsed at home one evening. Doctors diagnosed him with sudden cardiac arrest due to unknown hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Matthew received care at both UPMC Altoona and UPMC Presbyterian. Today, he is thriving in college, with hopes to pursue a career in the medical field.

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Tim’s Story: One Man’s Recovery from ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’

Tim Valentine received a life-saving heart procedure from George Jabbour, MD to cure his broken heart syndrome, or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

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