About the Heart Transplant Program
The Penn Transplant Institute’s cardiac
transplant program is the largest in the region.
It is also ranked in the top 10 programs in the
country. Our outcomes
surpass the national average. Potential heart
transplant candidates are evaluated and followed
by a team of specially trained cardiologists,
surgeons, pulmonologists, nurses, psychiatrists,
and rehabilitation specialists.
The Transplant Institute works closely with the
regional organ procurement organization, the
Gift of Life, the largest organ procurement organization
in the country. The Hospital of the University
of Pennsylvania is also an approved member of
UNOS. Teamed with UNOS and the Gift of Life,
the Penn heart transplant team is dedicated to
increasing awareness of the need for organ
and tissue donation both on campus and in
the community.
Our Transplant Institute has an active team of
researchers and participates in many clinical
trials. These include the investigation of new
immunosuppressive drugs and therapies, as well
as evaluations of new combinations of drugs and
therapies. Penn is at the forefront of research
to develop the field of xenotransplantation.
We also offer financial counseling, support
groups and social services to our heart transplant
patients. Choosing whether or not to undergo
a heart transplant is a major life decision.
This site is meant to give you more information
about heart transplantation in order to help
you and your family make a decision that is right
for you.
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