Heart transplant

The latest news and patient stories about heart transplant from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

Matt Smith of San Diego at Sharp Memorial Hospital

A ‘heart-in-a-box’ saves a young father (video)

After three years on the heart transplant list, a young father received a new heart through an innovative technology known as “heart-in-a-box.”

Former Navy sailor thriving after heart transplant

After fainting while aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, Manny Pleasant, then 24, learned he needed a new heart.

Dr. Justin Parizo and Domingo Sanchez at Sharp Memorial Hospital

NYPD captain survives heart attack, multiorgan transplant

While on vacation in San Diego, an NYPD captain suffered a heart attack. After three months at Sharp Memorial, he received a heart transplant.

Norma Palacios at Sharp Memorial Hospital

A hopeful six months for a heart transplant

Norma Palacios thanks Sharp HealthCare and her heart donor for the precious gift of life.

Duilio Ortega of San Diego at Sharp Memorial Hospital

Honoring the heart that served him (video)

After a successful heart transplant, Duilio Ortega was given the opportunity to hold his own heart and say goodbye.

Signs of heart failure and how to treat it

Signs of heart failure include sudden weight gain, fatigue, nausea and waking up with shortness of breath. Not everyone heeds them as quickly as they should.

Rafael Nenninger of San Diego and his family

Man who needed kidney and heart transplants now thrives

Rafael was hospitalized at Sharp for six months due to severe heart complications. He received kidney and heart transplants and is now recovering.

Austin Nabors and Dr Hirsch Mehta at Sharp Memorial Hospital

Nursing student receives heart transplant — and support

With the help of his Sharp caregivers, Austin Nabors, 28, was able to finish his nursing program and receive a new heart.

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