The Temple Advanced Heart Failure & Transplantation team specializes in early identification of heart failure, advanced interventions, and treatment strategies for end-stage heart failure.
Advanced Heart Failure, Circulatory Support & Transplantation Program Conditions and Treatments
Conditions Treated
Common conditions of heart failure are:
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
- High blood pressure
- Heart valve disease
- Heart muscle disease
- Heart irregularities
- Electrical abnormalities of the heart
Treatment Options
At the Temple Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation Program, you will receive an immediate evaluation and access to an array of diagnostic and therapeutic services as part of a full continuum of care.
Temple’s advanced procedures and therapies include:
- CardioMEMS™ Heart Failure (HF) System for remote monitoring
- Implantable defibrillators
- Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
- Heart valve surgery
- Left ventricular reconstruction
- Implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Total artificial heart
- Heart transplantation