Over the past 20 years, heart surgery has become safer than ever, with the average risk of death now under 1%. This progress is a direct result of continuous advancements in surgical techniques and patient care. At UPMC, our experts lead the way in these innovations, offering world-class cardiac care that prioritizes patient safety and optimal outcomes. Dr. Ibrahim Sultan, chief of cardiac surgery and co-director of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, provided additional insight into this in a recent Butler Eagle story: https://pdf.butlereagle.com/BZ/25/04/01/index.html?page=25 (fb)

Across the UPMC system, these sweet treats were getting scooped into mom’s heart for Mother’s Day! (fb)