Advanced Heart Failure Program

Heart Failure Treatment Program

Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure, is a condition in which the heart does not pump as much blood as the body needs. The term “failure” does not mean that the heart has stopped, only that it is not pumping blood as effectively as possible.

UC San Diego Health System’s Heart Failure Treatment Program provides comprehensive, compassionate care for patients with all stages of heart failure, both acute and chronic.

For appropriate patients with advanced disease, we offer heart transplantation, as well as the latest technological advances, including ventricular assist devices and total artificial hearts. Our team provides care from the onset of congestive heart failure symptoms through the long-term management of living with chronic heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and/or waiting for a heart transplantation.

UC San Diego's team of highly specialized physicians and nurses works closely with experts in cardiovascular medicine, cardiothoracic surgery and heart transplantation to provide integrated care that is carefully coordinated at all stages of disease progression. This collaborative approach offers you access to the latest diagnostics and treatment options, as well as to research studies evaluating new therapies.