Video resources for heart transplant patients

Heart Pre-Transplant

To receive a heart transplant, you will first need to go through an evaluation to ensure that heart transplant is the right decision for you. This video explains what to expect during your evaluation.

Heart Transplant Waiting List

After you are presented to the Medical Review Board, you may be placed on the transplant waiting list. Watch this video to learn about what to expect during your wait.

Heart Post-Transplant

After you receive a heart transplant, your journey is not over. Watch this video on what to expect after you receive your transplant.

O. H. Bud Frazier, MD, Medical and Surgical Pioneer

A fascinating look at Texas Heart Institute heart surgeon O. H. Bud Frazier, MD, a medical and surgical pioneer whose titles at Texas Heart Institute (THI), Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke's Health are numerous and lengthy. He is head of the heart transplant program and the surgical research program at THI, a leader in the development of heart-assist devices such as the continuous-flow pump now used by surgeons around the world.

Featured Updates

4 Important Reasons for Childbearing-Age Women to Manage Hypertension

APR 28, 2023

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the US, particularly for Black women during and after pregnancy? The good news is that prevention and treatment can help.

Care Versus Cost: Balancing the Hospital’s Bottom Line

APR 17, 2023

When you think about health care and a hospital’s bottom line, you might think profit is just as important as patient care. This may sound reasonable to many, but it’s not always the case. At St. Luke’s Health, we focus on providing safe, effective..