Heart Failure for the PCP 2014
Dr. Michael A. Mathier reviews how to identify risk factors for CHF, discusses treatment options for CHF and describes emerging management strategies for CHF MORE >
Timing of Mechanical Circulatory Support: Which Patients & When?
Dr. Jeffrey Teuteberg identifies risk factors for heart failure, explains recognizing benefits of continuous flow LVADS and presents the understanding of patients limitations with advanced heart failure. MORE >
Vascular Rounds Fall 2014
In this issue of Vascular Rounds, several specialists join together to discuss studies, treatments, cutting edge therapies and new advances in heart and vascular medicine. MORE >
Aortic Stenosis in the 21st Century
Dr. Joon Lee discusses transcatheter aortic valve replacement program and provides an update on aortic stenosis. MORE >
Pacemakers and ICDs: What You Need To Know
Dr. Evan Cary Adelstein discusses the practical aspects of pacemakers and ICDs, including the benefits and risks, and capabilities and limitations of implanted devices. MORE >
Artificial Heart Program: Breathing Life into Patients with Chronic Heart Failure
Dr. Robert Kormos discusses viable therapeutic options for patients with end-stage CHF and the evolution of cardiac support. Patients can now be co-managed with our team and local referring cardiologists allowing for greater patient and family freedoms and satisfaction. MORE >
Current Status of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)
Dr. Michel Makaroun discusses the current state of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair or TEVAR and how the approach has influenced the treatment of thoracic aortic pathologies. MORE >
Vascular Symposium: The Chronic Kidney Disease Patient
Four specialists discuss the management and treatment of the chronic kidney disease patient. These presentations were part of the 11th Annual Pittsburgh Vascular Symposium. MORE >
Heart and Vascular Grand Rounds Winter 2014
In this issue of UPMC Heart and Vascular Grand Rounds, several experts join together to discuss the therapeutic options for managing atrial fibrillation (AF), such as novel anticoagulants, rate and rhythm control, and catheter and surgical interventions. Potential stroke risk in AF patients is also addressed. MORE >
Heart and Vascular Grand Rounds Fall 2013
In this issue of Heart and Vascular Grand Rounds, several specialists join together to discuss the management of patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). MORE >
Transradial Advantages
Krishnamurty V. Tummalapalli, MD discusses the benefits of transradial cardiac catheterization. MORE >
Quality: Raising the Bar- Implications for Performance
Francis Solano, MD, discusses the shift in medicine from volume-based health care to a system based on quality metrics, cost, and value. This presentation was part of the 2011 Update in Internal Medicine: Evidence Based Approaches to Common Medical Problems. MORE >