Advanced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)

Dr. Gavin Hickey

Cardiology
UPMC Presbyterian
200 Lothrop St, 
Pittsburgh,, PA 
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Advanced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
UPMC Presbyterian
200 Lothrop St, 
Pittsburgh,, PA 
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Overview

Gavin Hickey is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hickey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Heart Transplant.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 126 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Specialties
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Altoona
Upmc Passavant
Upmc East
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Change Healthcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Humana
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Locations

UPMC Presbyterian
200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh,, PA 15213
Call: 412-647-2345
Other Locations
Falk Pharmacy
3601 5th Ave, Pittsburgh,, PA 15213
Call: 412-648-6202

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Clinical Trials

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide Versus Placebo in Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction and Obesity (SUMMIT)
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide Versus Placebo in Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction and Obesity (SUMMIT)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 20, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Tirzepatide
Study Phase: Phase 3
Antiplatelet Removal and HemocompatIbility EventS With the HeartMate 3 Pump IDE Study
Antiplatelet Removal and HemocompatIbility EventS With the HeartMate 3 Pump IDE Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 27, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Sensible Medical Innovations (Noninvasive) Lung fLuid Status Monitor Allows rEducing Readmission Rate of Heart Failure Patients- a Randomized Controlled Study
Sensible Medical Innovations (Noninvasive) Lung fLuid Status Monitor Allows rEducing Readmission Rate of Heart Failure Patients- a Randomized Controlled Study
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: December 29, 2017
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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124 Total Publications

Utilization of Hearts Donated After Circulatory Death Improves All-Cause Survival in Candidates With Durable Left Ventricular Assist Devices.
Utilization of Hearts Donated After Circulatory Death Improves All-Cause Survival in Candidates With Durable Left Ventricular Assist Devices.
Journal: ASAIO journal (American Society for Artificial Internal Organs : 1992)
Published: November 26, 2025
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Cardiology

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3471 5th Ave Ste 500, 
Pittsburgh,, PA 
 (0.3 miles away)
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Languages Spoken:
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  • Cardiogenic Shock
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  • Heart Transplant
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  • Heart Attack
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  • Heart Failure
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  • Cardiomyopathy
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  • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
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    Advanced
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  • Pulmonary Edema
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  • Pulmonary Hypertension
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  • Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
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  • Apoplexy
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  • Arrhythmias
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  • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
    Dr. Hickey is
    Experienced
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  • Arterial Embolism
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  • Atrial Tachycardia
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  • Cardiac Arrest
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