Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
More than 58 million Americans suffer from this devastating disease while only approximately 2,000 donor hearts become available each day. The Artificial Heart Program at LDS Hospital is a leading center in the Western region of the United States in the advancement of both state of the art technology and clinical research in the artificial heart technology field. The Artificial Heart Team at LDS Hospital is well known for its innovative discharge protocols and management techniques with Left Ventricular Assist Device patients. Patients come to our center from around the world for the highest quality and most cost effective care for this disease. Artificial Heart Team nurse coordinators are dedicated to working with patients and families regarding the advanced technology and are available 24 hours a day.