Welcome to Penn State Hershey Heart and Vascular Institute
Heart disease is the leading cause of death of men and women in the United States. It is important to talk with your physician about your risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease and creating a plan to help decrease the risk factors that you can control. If you are not sure if you are at risk for developing cardiovascular disease, click here to take our on-line risk assessment.
Experts Available for Educational Talks. Presentations on a wide range of cardiovascular topics are now available through our new outreach initiative. Whether it's a formal program awarding continuing education credit, or a more casual presentation to primary care physicians or community groups, our goal is to provide current information that is appropriate in any setting. Click to learn more
Meet the Directors of the Heart and Vascular Institute
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Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and abc27 presented "Heart to Heart" - a program about the advanced treatment options available at Penn State Hershey for those faced with sudden or chronic heart conditions.
Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute has a number of patient resources that might be of interest to you. Learn More >>
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