Our Mission
The International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) unites a global, multidisciplinary community to advance research, education, and innovation in the care of patients with advanced heart and lung disease. Through collaboration, advocacy, and the development of best practices, we work to improve outcomes and shape the future of care worldwide.
Latest News
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4 December 2025ISHLT Members: Apply to Serve on an ISHLT Committee
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3 December 2025Suspicious lung lesions in lung transplant patients on JHLT: The Podcast
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1 December 2025Explore the ISHLT2026 Preliminary Scientific Program
With more than 4,000 members worldwide across multiple disciplines, ISHLT is your professional society home, and thrives because of the unique contributions of each member.
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Upcoming Events
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10 December, 2025 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ESTFrom Guidelines to Bedside: ISHLT’s Take on VA ECMO in Lung Transplant
With presentations focusing on the newly released ISHLT Consensus Statement for extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in lung transplantation, this session will explore key recommendations and best practices for the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management of ECLS, offering critical insights for clinicians involved in the care of lung transplant patients. -
12 January, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ESTMulti-Disciplinary Approach for Diagnosis of Antibody Mediated Rejection (AMR) in Lung Transplant Recipients – A Guide
A case presentation of antibody mediated rejection (AMR) in a lung transplant recipient, in which the multi-disciplinary approach is illustrated by the contribution of each expert, highlighting the specific nuances of each discipline. -
13 January, 2026 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDTNRP at the Heart of DCD: Challenges and Opportunities
This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of emerging practices, outcomes, and ethical considerations surrounding the use of normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) in donation after circulatory death (DCD) heart transplantation.
ISHLTconnect is an online discussion platform open to anyone involved in the management and treatment of advanced heart and lung disease, transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and pulmonary vascular disease. Members get complete access to all interdisciplinary discussion groups, while nonmembers can explore ten Professional Community boards.
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