UPMC Expands Advanced Heart Failure Care with New Evaluation Clinic
What happened
UPMC Washington announced the addition of a Heart Transplant and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Evaluation Clinic at UPMC Washington Outpatient Center - Neighbor Health. This new clinic allows individuals with advanced heart failure to complete evaluations and pre-surgical assessments locally in Washington County. Transplant surgeries are performed at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.
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Why it matters
The expansion of this specialized care aims to improve access to advanced heart failure treatment. The successful operation of a world-class heart transplant program is seen as a key indicator of the quality of care provided by UPMC Presbyterian.
UPMC hospitals operate in the Pittsburgh metro area, which is located in Pennsylvania.
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Who's involved
- UPMC PresbyterianHealthcare organization providing heart transplant and specialized care services.
- Washington CountyCounty where the new transplant evaluation clinic is located.
- PennsylvaniaState where UPMC Presbyterian is located and where the services are offered.
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The entities involved
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UPMC Presbyterian
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Washington County
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Pennsylvania
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