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Heart Transplant

About Our Heart Transplant ProgramBarnes-Jewish Hospital is considered a leading institution in heart transplantation. Surgeons here have performed more than 600 heart transplants since the program's inception in 1985. Together with a comprehensive heart failure program, our board-certified transplant cardiologists care for more than 2,500 patients in need of transplant or advanced heart failure treatment.
Total Artificial HeartOne of only 13 teams in the U.S. to use artificial hearts as a bridge before transplant.
Transplant Outcomes Heart transplant patients can have excellent quality of life for years to come.
What to ExpectUnderstand the preparation, surgery and recovery process needed for heart transplant.
Patient StoriesInspiring stories of patients who get a second chance from donated hearts.


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25 Years of Heart Transplants

2010 marks the 25th anniversary of heart transplant at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine. The program's medical director and cardiologist Greg Ewald, MD, talks about where the program began and where it is now.

  • 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of heart transplant at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine. The program s medical director and cardiologist Greg Ewald, MD, talks about where the program began and where it is now.
  • Larry Bonds knows he’s a lucky man. He’s made it through several major heart-related health issues, including technically dying twice. He’s also a heart transplant recipient—and it saved his life.
  • How is heart transplant patient Megan Moss doing one year after receiving a donor heart from Washington University surgeon I-wen Wang, MD, PhD? Outstanding to say the least. Find out in this video.
  • A combined heart liver transplant offers hope to patients with limited options. Find out how it helped Trish Hatley in a procedure performed by Washington University surgeons at Barnes-Jewish Hospital for the first time April 8.