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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24 November 2025The latest in transplant Infectious Disease on ISHLT Journal Watch
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23 November 2025New on ISHLTconnect: ISHLT CTNC Cardiothoracic Transplant Nurse Collaborative Special Interest Group
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22 November 2025ISHLT Volunteer Portal Opens Next Month
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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2 December, 2025 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ESTFour Strategies for Carrying Out a DCD Lung Transplantation
Donation after circulatory death (DCD) has emerged in recent years as a promising alternative to traditional organ donation and is being used with increasing frequency. This webinar will explore various approaches to DCD donation and lung transplantation. -
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. -
29 January, 2026 9:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CSTSTS/ISHLT Lung Transplant Symposium
STS/ISHLT Joint Lung Symposium This landmark collaboration between two leading societies will bring together a world-class faculty and attendees from across the globe for critical conversations about the latest in lung transplantation.New Orleans, LA, USA
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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