Heart Transplantation
Heart Transplantation Program
A fully integrated Heart Transplantation Program—The University of Rochester Medical Center is one of the best cardiac transplant programs in the United States with one-year survival rates greater than 90%.
Critical Care Cardiac Transport Team
URMC Heart & Vascular Center provides a dedicated Critical Care Cardiac Transport Team, available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week, to ease the transport of critical cardiac patients. This is the only team of its kind in New York State.
Critical Care Cardiac Transport Team members include:
- Respiratory therapist
- Perfusionist
- Cardiologist
- Cardiac surgeon
- Critical care nurses
Current Research
As a part of the Center for Cardiovascular Research at the University of Rochester Medical Center, the Heart Failure Program is working to advance the frontiers of cardiology and cardiac surgery.
By supporting research and education, the program contributes to the development of new technology and the training of physicians from around the region and the nation in leading-edge techniques. Because of our national status and expertise in the newest heart assist devices, we are able to offer our patients the best chance for successful treatment and recovery.
The Heart Failure Program's current research studies include:
- Long-term cardiac preservation utilizing a novel agent and delivery system
- Alloimmunization in ventricular assist patients
- Reverse Remodeling in ventricular assist patients
For more information, or to refer a patient for a consultation, call us at (585) 275-5384.
Make an Appointment
Adult: (585) 275-5384
Pediatric: (585) 275-2735
cardiac@
urmc.rochester.edu
Informational Video
The video linked below provides important information for heart surgery patients.
