Departments and Specialties

CARDIAC TRANSPLANTATION (973) 926-7205

Aggressive in the treatment of end-stage organ disease and known across the country as strong advocates for transplant candidates, the Heart Transplant Program offers treatment not available elsewhere. For example, the program was one of only three in the nation – and the only center in the Northeast – chosen to participate in the trial use of the DeBakey left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). This smaller, quieter mechanical device serves as a bridge for patients whose heart fails before a compatible organ is available.

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