Cardiovascular Institute Departments and Programs

Two cardiovascular doctors discussing a patient diagnosis

What makes our institute special?

The AHN Cardiovascular Institute in the greater Pittsburgh region is nationally recognized for its expertise, talent, and capabilities. From common heart conditions to rare diseases, our institute uses evidence-based medicine and a team-based approach to deliver remarkable cardiovascular care.

 

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Health care centered on your needs

Our institute model delivers expert cardiovascular care based on each patient’s specific needs and goals.

  • Institute departments


    Our Cardiovascular Medicine department and the department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery collaborate with other specialists to tailor treatment plans unique for every patient.

  • Highly focused divisions


    We offer specialties like electrophysiology, cardiovascular imaging, heart failure and transplant treatment, general cardiology and more to aid in each individual care plan.

  • Proven programs


    Depending on your condition, a multidisciplinary team from within Cardiovascular Institute and across other disciplines will deliver expert treatments along proven care paths.

Featured programs

Our heart specialists are regional leaders in heart disease diagnoses and treatments, caring for patients with routine to complex heart problems.

  • Aortic Valve Program


    Our doctors specialize in minimally invasive procedures to repair or replace diseased heart valves, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

  • Mitral Valve Program


    Our cardiovascular surgeons treat heart valve disease with robotic-assisted and minimally invasive cardiac surgeries, using advanced technology like MitraClip™.

  • Aortic Disease Clinic


    This clinic offers treatments for patients with conditions that may cause damage to the aorta, including abdominal aortic aneurysms, aortic dissection and others.

  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program


    AHN has a dedicated team of cardiovascular experts specializing in the treatment of this rare condition. We offer care that helps ease symptoms and help you lead the life you want.

  • Atrial Fibrillation Program


    Our dedicated team of cardiovascular specialists offers prompt diagnosis and treatment for atrial fibrillation with state-of-the-art medical and interventional therapies to help you stay healthy and enjoy better quality of life.

  • Heart Disease Prevention Program


    The AHN heart disease prevention program specializes in early detection and treatment of cardiovascular risk factors to help decrease the rates of heart attacks, stroke, and heart failure.

Close up view of a doctor's hand checking a patients heartbeat with a stethoscope

Cardiovascular conditions

At the AHN Cardiovascular Institute, our renowned heart specialists are experienced at diagnosing and treating a wide variety of common and complex cardiovascular conditions.

Are you a physician looking to refer a patient?

AHN Physician Access is a fast and simple way to refer patients to over 1,000 in-network specialists. You can search by specialty or expertise.

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