The Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical
Circulatory Support, and Transplant Program at University of Colorado is the
only one in the state where heart transplantations and placement of durable
left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are performed. It provides state-of-the
art treatments for people with heart failure. The program is also widely known
for its expertise in clinical, genetics, basic, translational and outcomes
research. It offers a subspecialty fellowship in advanced heart failure
training. It is consistently in the top 20 heart transplant centers in the
country.
The program is
focused on the providing comprehensive, personalized care to people with heart
failure. The multidisciplinary team has 8 cardiologists board-certified in
Advanced Heart Failure, 5 nurse practitioners, and 3 heart failure nurse
coordinators, 4 LVAD nurse coordinators, 6 transplant nurse coordinators, a
transplant pharmacist, and dedicated nutrition, social work, psychology,
physical medicine and financial services. Patients are cared for on the
Anschutz Medical Campus in the Heart and Vascular Center, the Transplant
Center, and on an inpatient hospital service dedicated exclusively to patients
with advanced heart failure, mechanical cardiac-assist devices, and cardiac
transplantation. The whole group is committed to providing the highest quality
care to patients with complex heart disease.
Collaborative
interactions with other cardiology subspecialties are a key aspect of the
program’s success. This frequently includes interventional cardiology (e.g.
structural heart procedures including percutaneous valve repair [e.g.
MitraClip]), electrophysiology (ablation of atrial fibrillation and ventricular
tachycardia, placement of ICDs and CRT pacemakers), advanced cardiac imaging
services (including echo, CT, MRI, PET etc.), adult congenital heart disease,
cardiac surgery, and more.
Our esteemed faculty, staff the numerous UCHealth Hospitals and Clinics throughout the Denver Metro Area.
"The American Heart Association has recognized UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital for its continued success in using the Get With the Guidelines – Heart Failure program and applying the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient care and outcomes."
To make an appointment with a Cardiologist:
Contact the Heart Center
Phone: (720) 848-5300
Physician Profiles can be found at CU Doctors.
Referring Physicians:
If you are a referring physician, call the 24 hour
UCHealth Docline: 1-844-285-4555