While the term “heart disease” refers to various heart conditions, one thing’s certain — prevention is key. Recognized as the leading cause of death in the United States, heart disease is a serious problem; and disease prevention, which includes risk factor recognition and management, can have a lifetime impact.
Focusing on goal-directed risk factor reduction can help reduce a patient’s risk of developing an adverse vascular or cardiac event such as coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, atrial fibrillation, or peripheral arterial disease, which are the most common types of cardiovascular heart disease. A large proportion of cardiovascular disease is preventable.
Serving as a central hub for cardiovascular health, the AHN heart disease prevention programs aim to educate, inform, and provide early detection and treatment of cardiovascular risk factors to help decrease the rates of heart attacks, stroke, and heart failure.
AHN is committed to helping people feel — and be — their best. By prioritizing the patient experience, employees at all of AHN’s care sites — including primary and specialty care offices, hospitals, and Health + Wellness Pavilions — we aim to improve, educate, and promote health and wellness in as many ways as possible.
Departments within the heart disease prevention programs include:
In addition to the latest procedures, our patients may also have special access to various clinical trials (when available).
Focused on providing the best cardiovascular disease prevention and control program available, our team of experts includes specialists in a variety of heart and cardio-related fields.
Allegheny General Hospital providers:
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Cardio-Obstetrics providers:
Allegheny General Hospital providers:
Wexford Women’s Heart Center providers:
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West Penn Hospital providers:
Allegheny General Hospital providers:
Learn more about the AHN Comprehensive Hypertension Center.
Allegheny General Hospital providers:
Wexford Women’s Heart Center providers:
West Penn Heart Center providers:
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If you’re looking into disease prevention, have been diagnosed with a heart condition, or are experiencing symptoms, we’re here to help. In addition to daily maintenance and management, our clinics focus on the root cause of heart conditions, aiming to help reduce risk factors for future events. By keeping a clear vision of individualized treatment plans, our program helps patients in need of cardiovascular care.
If you don’t have a diagnosis, call (412) DOCTORS (412) 362-8677 to make an appointment with your primary care physician (PCP). They will explore all possible causes of your symptoms.
If you’re looking for a second opinion, call (412) DOCTORS (412) 362-8677 to contact the Disease Prevention Program directly.
Talk with your PCP about further options if you’ve been diagnosed with a heart condition or are seeking treatment for one. Your doctor may refer you to a heart disease prevention program for treatment.
If you’re experiencing a cardiac condition, want a second opinion, or would like to visit one of our cardiovascular disease prevention programs, you can refer yourself for treatment by calling (412) 359-4744 to reach the AHN Cardiovascular Institute directly.
Before calling, please have your current insurance information and the contact information of your primary care doctor (if you have one) on hand.
Both new and existing patients may call (412) 359-4744 to make an appointment to discuss heart health concerns, schedule an annual cardiac checkup, or refer themselves for treatment at a heart disease prevention program.
To provide the community with expert care, AHN offers convenient locations for patients with cardiac conditions, including:
Allegheny General Hospital
320 East North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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West Penn Hospital
4800 Friendship Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
12311 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090
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Not all treatments and procedures are available at every location. Please call to confirm.
AHN’s Cardiovascular Research Institute is established on more than 100 years of innovation, spanning diverse areas of focus, including research for the latest in heart disease treatments. Our qualified team and heart disease prevention doctors take pride in utilizing new devices and medications, as well as state-of-the-art devices, technology, and therapies, to help revolutionize care for heart disease patients.
Clinical trials are special research opportunities that explore medical treatments, strategies, or devices to ensure they’re safe and effective for humans.
By prioritizing research and innovation, our physicians and patients are engaged in more than 100 national and international clinical trials. Participating in these trials gives AHN patients special access to some of the newest potential treatment options for hypertension. Participation in clinical trials is based on meeting eligibility criteria.
To express interest in a clinical trial or learn more about research opportunities, check out our active clinical trials.
Non-AHN providers can submit a referral online at https://physicianaccess.ahn.org or by calling 1 (844) MD-REFER 1 (844) 637-3337.
Non-AHN providers can use the EpicCare® Link™ platform to view updates on their patients’ care within AHN after the initial referral is completed.
Whether you’re referring from near or far and need access to specific test results or imaging not provided in the EpicCare Link platform, please fill out a medical record request form.
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