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Why choose UCSF Health for heart transplant?
The UCSF Heart Transplant Program is one of the most active heart transplant centers in the U.S. Our outcomes exceed national averages. We've performed hundreds of transplants, including for high-risk patients who may have been turned away from other centers.
As a leading research center, we conduct ongoing trials to lower risks and improve the lives of heart recipients. We also are one of the only centers to have a total artificial heart (TAH) program in Northern California.
We welcome challenging cases, offering reevaluations and second opinions for patients receiving care at other centers. We're one of the only centers in the nation experienced in multi-organ transplants, collaborating with specialists from different UCSF Health programs.
Our team takes a compassionate, holistic approach to heart transplant care. We understand the stresses and challenges of heart transplantation, and we're here to guide you through every stage of the journey. Our patient education site provides information and resources for patients and caregivers.
Why choose UCSF Health for heart transplant?
The UCSF Heart Transplant Program is one of the most active heart transplant centers in the U.S. Our outcomes exceed national averages. We've performed hundreds of transplants, including for high-risk patients who may have been turned away from other centers.
As a leading research center, we conduct ongoing trials to lower risks and improve the lives of heart recipients. We also are one of the only centers to have a total artificial heart (TAH) program in Northern California.
We welcome challenging cases, offering reevaluations and second opinions for patients receiving care at other centers. We're one of the only centers in the nation experienced in multi-organ transplants, collaborating with specialists from different UCSF Health programs.
Our team takes a compassionate, holistic approach to heart transplant care. We understand the stresses and challenges of heart transplantation, and we're here to guide you through every stage of the journey. Our patient education site provides information and resources for patients and caregivers.
Outstanding outcomes
Our one- and three-year survival rates for heart transplant patients far exceed national averages.Expertise in multi-organ transplants
We're one of the few centers in the U.S. offering multi-organ transplants, such as heart-kidney, heart-liver and heart-lung.Supportive whole-person care
A dedicated transplant psychiatrist is part of your team, helping provide patient support.Empowerment through education
Patients and their caregivers can find essential heart transplant information on our website, helping you take charge of your health.Top-ranked for heart care
We're rated a "best hospital" (highest rating) for cardiology and heart and vascular surgery and "high-performing" for heart failure care by U.S. News & World Report.
Exceptional heart transplant care
Your patient coordinator is your transplant guide. We explain each step and help you navigate the process, so you never have to wonder what's next.
We're available 24/7 to provide support and answer questions. We also have a free support group that welcomes patients and their caregivers before and after transplant.
Our teams provide personalized, comprehensive care. Heart transplant teams include:
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Advanced heart failure cardiologists
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Cardiac surgeons
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Case managers and social workers
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Dietitians
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Nurses
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Pharmacists
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Physical and occupational therapists
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Transplant psychiatrists
Top-rated care before, during and after heart transplant
At UCSF Health, you have access to all of the services at our hospital. We collaborate closely with specialists in our other top-ranked cardiac programs to provide complete care for:
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Providers
Recognition for heart transplant excellence
#10
largest heart transplant program in the U.S.
700
Transplants performed since 1989
One of the nation's best for heart & vascular surgery
Rated high-performing hospital for heart failure
Rated high-performing hospital for heart attack
Related conditions & treatments
Conditions
- Heart Failure (HF)
- Advanced Heart Failure (ADHF)
Treatments
- Heart Transplant
- Artificial Heart
- Mechanical Circulatory Support
Explore what we do
UCSF's 35 years of heart transplant experienceOpens in a new window
A leader in treating advanced heart failure, UCSF performed nearly 80 heart transplants in 2023. Learn about our team's commitment to cutting-edge technologies and techniques.
Clinical trials
US National OCS Heart Perfusion (OHP) RegistryOpens in a new window
Recipients' patient and graft survival rates will be the primary clinical outcomes measures for all OCS Heart transplanted recipients compared to recipients receiving heart transplants using non-OCS preservation methods (cold stat...Clinical Evaluation of the AccuCinch® Ventricular Restoration System in Patients Who Present With Symptomatic Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF): The CORCINCH-HF StudyOpens in a new window
MAE defined as: 1. All-cause death, 2. Myocardial infarction, 3. Stroke, 4. Need for non-elective cardiovascular surgery, 5. Worsening of heart-failure requiring mechanical circulatory support for more than 24...Levothyroxine Supplementation for Heart Transplant RecipientsOpens in a new window
Measured using the vasoactive-inotropic score (VIS) scale. VIS calculation: dopamine dose (μg/kg/min) + dobutamine dose (μg/kg/min) + 100 × epinephrine dose (μg/kg/min) + 10 × milrinone dose (μg/kg/min) + 10 000 × vasopressin dos...Diuretics Alone vs. Aortix Endovascular Device for Acute Heart FailureOpens in a new window
Incidence of Major Adverse Events.DORAYA-HF Early Feasibility StudyOpens in a new window
Device or procedure related SAEs rate (including MACE) based on CEC adjudication.Remote Dielectric Sensing (ReDS) Assisted Diuresis in Acute Decompensated Heart FailureOpens in a new window
Cumulative net fluid balance assessed by In's and Out's recorded in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) during hospitalization.AN INTERNATIONAL, OBSERVATIONAL, BLINDED STUDY TO ASSESS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CORDIO HEARO SYSTEMOpens in a new window
Until the end of the study, each participant will be assigned to one of the following event outcomes: 1. Having at least one protocol-defined Heart Failure Event (HFE) in the CORE period 2. Having no Heart Failure Event (HFE...
Research initiatives
UCSF Division of Cardiology ResearchOpens in a new window
Researchers at the UCSF Division of Cardiology investigate all aspects of heart disorders, from how disease develops to who is most at risk, with an emphasis on translating key findings into more effective care.
Celebrating UCSF Health achievements
Advanced mechanical circulatory support
Frequently asked questions
Support services
Case Management and Social Work
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Class
This eight-week class teaches mindfulness practices that can reduce stress and improve your overall health, such as meditation and body awareness.
Patient Relations
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Spiritual Care at UCSF
Chaplains representing many faiths are available around the clock to provide support, comfort and counsel to patients, families and caregivers.