![7-year-old Averee was diagnosed with a rare condition called cor triatriatum, which accounts for less than 1% of all congenital heart problems. A thin membrane with a small hole had formed an extra chamber across her left atrium, which slowed down the blood flow from her lungs to her heart. Learn about Averee’s journey.](https://dam.upmc.com/-/media/upmc/testimonials/vascular/averee-370x277.png?rev=926c88523eca435699dc38a5a88eb82c&la=en&h=277&w=370&hash=2A3AFF1220AE98EEB9B53BAC79D59C6C)
When 7-year-old Averee was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart condition, cor triatriatum, specialists from Harrisburg and Pittsburgh teamed up to provide care.
Every day, our heart and vascular health care team makes a difference in the lives of our patients.
The stories below profile some of the patients who came to UPMC for heart and vascular care.
Note: These patients' treatment and results may not be representative of all similar cases.
Mariah suffered a sudden cardiac event while exercising at her local YMCA. She was rushed to UPMC Jameson and then UPMC Presbyterian, where she was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC). An implantable cardioverter device allowed Mariah to return to a life of re-prioritized passions.
After receiving treatment for two aneurysms at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, John’s care team recommended that he undergo genetic testing, leading to John's diagnosis of Marfan syndrome. The collaborative care model at the UPMC Center for Aortic Disease ensured that John received the full scope of care for his complex aortic condition – from vascular surgery to congenital heart care to cardiac surgery.
An attorney and self-proclaimed workaholic, Dallas Hartman understands now the importance of slowing down and of trusting your health care team. After facing grim cardiovascular diagnoses twice, he put his complete faith in his cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. Tom Gleason. Two life-saving procedures later, Dallas is enjoying life with his family and achieving a greater work-life balance.
Jeff went into cardiac shock after a heart attack. He underwent a transradial cardiac catheterization to open his blocked artery.
Matthew was a healthy 18-year-old senior in high school when he suddenly collapsed at home one evening. Diagnosed with sudden cardiac arrest as a result of unknown hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), Matthew was treated at both UPMC Altoona and UPMC Presbyterian. Today, he is thriving in college, with hopes to pursue a career in the medical field.
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