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Heart failure

At Sharp, we provide a full range of services for heart failure patients including arrhythmia treatment, cardiovascular rehabilitation, heart transplant and left ventricular assist devices (LVAD).

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Expert treatment to manage your heart failure

An estimated 6.2 million Americans have congestive heart failure, a major chronic condition often marking the end stage of heart disease.

For over 60 years, Sharp has earned a global reputation for innovation and success in treating advanced heart failure. From medical therapies to mechanical circulatory support to heart transplantation, we take great pride in offering a full range of treatments to our patients, many of whom are not candidates elsewhere.

Heart failure therapies and treatments

Our specialists work closely together to personalize treatments for every patient. For advanced heart failure, we offer a variety of medical therapies, treatments and support services. These include:

  • Arrhythmia treatment

    • Arrhythmia surgery

    • Diagnostic arrhythmia evaluations and treatment

    • Pacemaker and defibrillator implantation

  • Cardiovascular rehabilitation

  • Clinical trials

  • Drug-eluting coronary stent

  • Heart failure clinics

  • Heart transplant

  • High-risk coronary bypass

  • Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD)

  • Peripheral ultrafiltration

  • Prevention and education

  • Valve repair and replacement

Learn more about heart failure treatment

To learn more about our services or to find a cardiovascular disease specialist, interventional cardiologist and cardiovascular surgeon who is right for you, call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm.

Heart classes and seminars

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Congestive Heart Failure Class and Support Group

Learn about how to live well with congestive heart failure at this free online class.


San Diego heart failure treatment locations

We offer heart failure treatment at the following Sharp hospitals in San Diego.

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Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
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Sharp Memorial Hospital

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