Our Mission
The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary, professional organization dedicated to improving the care of patients with advanced heart or lung disease through transplantation, mechanical support and innovative therapies via research, education and advocacy.
Latest News
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10 March 2025
ISHLT Will Honor Professor Allan Glanville with Lifetime Achievement Award at ISHLT2025
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7 March 2025
First JHLT Open Editor-Invited Review Articles Now Online
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5 March 2025
Rewarming ischemia time in lung transplantation on JHLT: The Podcast


ISHLT now has an online store where you can purchase merch! Visit the ISHLT Store and check out the featured products, incljuding special ISHLT2024 items.
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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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27 March, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EDT
Myocardial Recovery: Alternative and Novel Concepts for MCS
Continuous-flow VADs have dominated MCS-therapy for the past two decades. However, despite significant progress challenges remain. Minimally invasive applicable new pulsatile and polymer/cellular-based devices might provide an alternative. -
26 April, 2025 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT
2025 ISHLT/ICA CTEPH Conference
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the diagnosis, assessment, and management of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Participants will gain insights into the latest radiologic techniques, case-based clinical decision-making, and innovative treatment approaches.John B. Hynes Veterans Convention Center, Boston, MA USA -
26 April, 2025 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT
2025 Cardiogenic Shock Academy
This course is for attendees of all career stages and is designed to enhance the understanding of cardiogenic shock through dynamic and varied teaching methods, ensuring participants leave with actionable knowledge and practical skills.John B. Hynes Veterans Convention Center, Boston, MA USA
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