Tag: Heart

West Virginia's First Heart Transplant Performed In Morgantown

WVU Medicine has performed West Virginia’s first heart transplant.

The surgery, performed Saturday, was done on a 61-year-old male patient from Chesapeake, Ohio. Surgeons at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute and the WVU Medicine Transplant Alliance in Morgantown conducted the procedure.

In a news release, associate vice president of transplant services for WVU Medicine and the leader of the WVU Medicine Transplant Alliance Michael Shullo said the procedure “marks a new chapter for transplantation in West Virginia.”

WVU Health System president and CEO Albert Wright said the transplant marks a pivotal moment for the Institute as it works to establish itself as a premier heart and vascular program in the nation.

In September 2018, leaders from WVU Medicine announced they would develop the state’s first heart transplant program so that West Virginia residents and those in neighboring states wouldn’t have to travel long distances to receive a heart transplant.

Officials from the program say they have several more heart transplant patients on a waiting list.

Heart 411: What You Need to Know About America's #1 Killer

Get the information you need to protect your family from heart disease–watch Thursday, September 17 at 9:30 p.m.

HEART 411 reveals what every man and woman needs to know about the #1 killer in the United States — heart disease. Two of the top cardiac doctors in the country – cardiac surgeon Marc Gillinov, MD and cardiologist Steven Nissen, MD — outline keys to preventing heart disease and stroke, uncover the truth about current tests and treatments, and reveal the future of cardiac surgery and care. 

This special program arms viewers with practical information they will need to talk with their doctor, ask informed questions, understand the treatments available to them, and make the best decisions for their health.

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