UPMC Remains National Leader in Heart Transplant Patient Outcomes
January 9, 2025
This story was originally posted on UPMC.com.
The UPMC Heart Transplant Program continues to be the national leader in heart transplant outcomes. Data just released by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) reveals that UPMC is the top transplant program in the country in 90-day survival rates following adult heart transplants.
The SRTR data evaluatedall adult heart transplants in the United States from July 2021 through December 2023. During that period, UPMC’s heart transplant recipients hadan estimated 100% survival rate in the first 90 days after transplant. The UPMC Heart Transplant Program also ranks among the topin the nation for patient survival rates one-year post transplant, with an estimatedrate of 96.54%.
“This new data exemplifies the outstanding talent and skill of entire transplant team,” says David Kaczorowski, MD, surgical director, UPMC Heart Transplant. “Our mission is to always provide the best care possible and offer every patient in need of a heart transplant the second chance at life they deserve.”
UPMCs continued dedication to innovation and patient care has led to groundbreaking milestones throughout the years:
