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Jefferson Cardiology Association and Greater Pittsburgh Vascular Associates Provide Experienced, Innovative and Compassionate Care for Your Heart and Blood Vessels Welcome to Jefferson Cardiology Association and Greater Pittsburgh Vascular Associates, a full-service medical practice that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care of problems of the heart and blood vessels. As one of the largest, most experienced and most respected cardiovascular care practices in Western Pennsylvania, Jefferson Cardiology Association offers a comprehensive range of services designed to improve the health and quality of life of patients with heart and venous disease. This includes preventive care, patient education, state of the art diagnostic imaging and minimally invasive interventional treatment of the heart and peripheral blood vessels. Jefferson Cardiology Association provides university-level care with a personal, caring approach, in a community setting, close to home. At Greater Pittsburgh Vascular Associates, a division of Jefferson Cardiology, the diagnosis and treatment of venous conditions is the specialty. Expert, highly skilled cardiologists at the group’s two locations offer the most advanced care in a state-of-the-art catheterization lab equipped with the latest medical imaging and surgical technologies to diagnose and effectively eliminate problem veins and the many discomforts associated with them. Greater Pittsburgh Vascular Associates is the first private cardiology practice in southwestern Pennsylvania to open an outpatient, office-based catheterization lab. The cath lab enables the group’s cardiologists to perform specialized procedures that open blockages in the peripheral blood vessels. “This is a clinical specialty of ours,” says cardiologist Gennady Geskin, M.D. “We treat patients with peripheral arterial disease, chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis. We perform every venous and arterial procedure, including angiograms and stent placement.” Our Physicians This includes common cardiac conditions, including coronary artery disease and angina; coronary valve problems: congenital heart defects; cardiac rhythm disorders including atrial fibrillation; high blood pressure; congestive heart failure and others. Vascular conditions include varicose veins, spider veins, venous insufficiency; deep vein thrombosis; peripheral arterial disease and others. Services Interventional cardiology is a sub-specialty within cardiology that focuses on minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to treat heart disease as well as conditions of the blood vessels that can cause poor circulation and varicose veins. Using tiny, thin catheters, Jefferson physicians can access the heart through the blood vessels in the wrist or groin to perform minimally invasive surgical procedures to open blocked or narrowed arteries. These are out-patient procedures, as are the various procedures performed on blood vessels, such as angiograms, rotoblator atherectomy, laser atherectomy and stent placement. Patient education consisting of one-on-one instruction by experienced cardiac nurses, educational videos and resources on the website help patients understand their condition and its treatment. Learning the appropriate lifestyle modifications, such as smoking cessation and improved nutrition, not only prevents the progression of disease but also improves overall health. Locations Patient Satisfaction “I have complete confidence in Jefferson Cardiology. Thanks to them, I’m able to enjoy my grandchildren. They saved my life and I will always be grateful.” “I highly recommend Greater Pittsburgh Vascular Associates for problems with varicose veins, swelling and pain in your legs. Their treatment gave me back my life. I not only feel better, I function better. You’ll be amazed at what a difference their care will make. You don’t have to live with pain and swelling. To learn more about Jefferson Cardiology Association, visit www.jeffersoncardioloy.com ![]() |
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