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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21 January 2026
Impact of Evolocumab on Coronary Physiology on JHLT: The Podcast
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20 January 2026
ISHLT Standards & Guidelines 2025 Year in Review
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19 January 2026
ISHLT2026 Preconference Day: Immersive Learning with Academies
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.
Shop the ISHLT StoreUpcoming Events
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29 January, 2026 9:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
STS/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 -
29 January, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST
On the Edge: Managing the Critically Ill Patient with Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Managing critically ill patients with pulmonary vascular disease requires rapid recognition of right ventricular failure, precise hemodynamic management, and careful selection of rescue therapies. This webinar will focus on practical approaches to stabilization in the ICU, including optimal use of vasopressors, mechanical ventilation strategies, and timely initiation of mechanical circulatory support as well as transitioning to long-term management. -
2 February, 2026 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
Difficult Donor Dilemmas in Thoracic Transplant
This webinar will use clinical cases to explore strategies for mitigating donor-derived infections in thoracic organ transplantation.
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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