Our Mission
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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5 June 2025
Two Thresholds, One Powerful Solution; Enhancing Overall dd-cfDNA Testing Accuracy in Heart Transplantation Using Fraction and Donor Quantity Score (DQS)
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3 June 2025
New ISHLT Document on Perioperative Use of ECLS in Lung Transplantation
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2 June 2025
ISHLT2026 Symposium Proposal Submission Site Now Open


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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.
Log InUpcoming Events
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12 to 14 June, 2025
XXII Reunión Anual Insuficienciacardiaca 2025
Asociación de Insuficiencia Cardíaca de la Sociedad Española de Cardiología
ISHLT endorses two Joint Sessions at the annual congress of the Spanish Society of CardiologyZaragoza, Spain -
17 June, 2025 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT
Industry Webinar: Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion Consensus - European and American Perspectives
This webinar will explore the differences between the European and American approaches on selecting allografts for EVLP and the implications for resource utilization and clinical outcomes. -
18 June, 2025 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT
Out with the Old, In with the New: Strategies to Increase Lung Transplantation
Donor organ shortage and under-utilization of donor lungs remain obstacles to achieving a world where every candidate receives a lung transplant. In this webinar, a variety of strategies will be explored that may improve lung utilization and allocation.
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