Heart Failure and Transplant
Heart Transplant
For some patients, a heart transplant is the only possible treatment option. OHSU cardiologists have performed 500 heart transplants, and OHSU is the only hospital in Oregon where transplants are covered by Medicare. Each patient receives care from a team of cardiologists, surgeons, nursing clinical transplant coordinators, social worker, pharmacists and patient services coordinators. After the transplant, we provide regular monitoring for complications, 24-hour availability for diagnosis and treatment, and close coordination between you and the transplant team to ensure a long and full life. OHSU transplant results and outcome are the best in the Northwest, far exceeding the national average.
Heart Failure Treatment
OHSU researchers are always searching for new treatments to delay or prevent heart transplant surgery. The Heart Failure Treatment Program has developed a number of innovative treatments to help people with advanced heart failure delay their need for major surgery. Our expert cardiology team works with our patients to find the best possible treatment.
