Heart Transplant

LDS Hospital has a extensive history in cardiovascular treatment and surgery and a tradition of excellence in the treatment of heart disease. As an early pioneer in artificial heart technology, LDS Hospital was among the first Medicare-approved centers for heart transplantation.

Intermountain Donor Service
Toll free: 1-800-833-6667

UTAH Cardiac

LDS Hospital participates in UTAH Cardiac, one of the most successful cooperative efforts related to heart transplant programs in the nation. The UTAH Cardiac Transplant Program utilizes the four main transplant hospitals in the Salt Lake Valley, including LDS Hospital, the University of Utah Hospital, VA Hospital, and Primary Children's Medical Center, to draw on skills and resources for its success. They're dedicated to providing the best clinical care and outcomes possible. And it boasts one of the best survival rates in the country.

Team approach

At LDS Hospital we utilize a multidisciplinary team approach to provide our patients with a wealth of health care expertise, including surgeons, cardiologists, nurses, pharmacists, dieticians, and social workers. We work with you from beginning to end, and everywhere in between, during the transplant process.