Heart Transplant Program
Since 1983, heart transplants have been performed at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. For heart procedures, the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Center partners with Johns Hopkins heart specialists. Johns Hopkins is nationally ranked among the top hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report. While we average 20 heart transplant operations a year, we also focus on stabilization of patients as they await transplantation and options for patients who are not transplant candidates. This approach includes medical therapy and/or surgery, including mechanical circulatory support (MCS).
Heart Failure Treatment
at Johns Hopkins
We developed an approach to treating congestive heart failure that is reducing hospital admissions, improving the quality of life for patients and lowering mortality rates. Besides an aggressive medical approach, the program stresses intensive education and lifestyle counseling.
Why would I need a heart transplant?
There are several situations where a heart transplant may be considered a viable option. These include, but are not limited to:
*Advanced heart failure *Cardiomyopathy
*Valvular heart disease
*Congenital heart disease
*Inoperable hypertrophic *Cardiomyopathy cont, p. 9
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