Cardiovascular Institute at Wexford :
A vital part of the Allegheny Health Network .
As regional leaders in heart disease diagnoses and treatments for patients with routine to complex heart problems , our team of physicians , specialists , and surgeons focus on providing expert care for conditions like heart attack and heart failure , as well as preventive medicine to keep your heart healthy .
Services at Wexford include :
• Non-invasive cardiac testing and monitoring using the latest diagnostic imaging technology .
• Vascular procedures to open arteries , remove clots , and treat aneurysms .
• Cardiac catheterization lab for minimally invasive procedures to remove blockages when needed .
• State-of-the-art hybrid operating room with testing and surgery happening in one place .
* Source : The American Heart Association heart . org / en / health-topics / aortic-aneurysm / your-aorta-the-pulse-of-life
A family history of aneurysm may increase your risk for developing one . Other risk factors include high blood pressure , high cholesterol , and tobacco use .* If you think you may be at risk , talk to your doctor .
Saving lives , empowering patients .
Dr . David Buchanan developed a passion for cardiology early in his training . “ It ’ s a field that ’ s always changing ,” he said .
“ Advances in technologies and medicines are exciting . Especially when they save people ’ s lives .”
But equally important is educating people on the things they can do on their own . “ Like adhering to a regular exercise routine . Eating a heart-healthy diet . Managing their weight ,” he said . “ Especially for those who may not have an issue now , but may have familial risk factors . The goal is to prevent a cardiac event from ever occurring .”
Above all , he ’ s thrilled to be part of AHN ’ s Cardiovascular Institute at Wexford . “ We ’ re giving people options for advanced cardiac care north of the city ,” he said . “ Our team has been assembled from among the best in the nation . We have all the advanced capabilities , expertise , and technology right here .”
DAVID BUCHANAN , DO CARDIOLOGY
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FOR APPOINTMENTS , CALL ( 412 ) DOCTORS OR VISIT AHN . ORG / WEXFORD .