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Mechanical Circulatory Support Program
Our Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Program offers a team experienced in the most advanced devices available today, including ventricular assist devices and total artifical heart. We provide MCS technology to those waiting for a heart transplant (bridge-to-transplant) and those who do not qualify for a transplant, but have a poor quality of life on medical therapy (destination therapy).
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Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.
For Patients
At your first appointment, you will meet our heart failure team, including a heart failure physician and nurse. We will review your medical history and any of the tests that have been sent with you. During the visit, you will receive education about your condition, recommendations about changes to your diet, and may have medications adjusted and other tests ordered.
We usually obtain an echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) to measure your heart and valve function. We also obtain an electrocardiogram (EKG) to assess the rhythm of your heart. If you have a defibrillator or pacemaker, we may interrogate your device to make sure it is working appropriately. We may ask you to have blood drawn at our laboratory to check your kidney and liver function.
PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
- Please bring your medication list and the actual pill bottles for those medications
- Bring any test results, including laboratory tests. It is best to obtain the actual images on CD-ROM for echocardiograms, angiograms, and stress tests
- We usually obtain notes from your physician beforehand, but encourage you to bring any medical documentation available to you.
- If you need to have any diagnostic testing performed our clinic will help you set up appointments for the testing.
- Plan to be at the clinic for one hour or longer.
AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
At future visits, depending on the severity of your condition, a number of diagnostic tests may be performed. These may include exercise stress testing (VO2 max testing), cardiac catheterization, or even genetic testing.
You may reach a transplant nurse coordinator at 650-498-9909.
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For Health Care Professionals
PHYSICIAN HELPLINE
Phone: 1-866-742-4811
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referral Information.
You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.
HOW TO REFER
Call Val Cannon at 650-723-5468. Fax a referral form with supporting documentation to 650-320-9443.
- Send referrals online
- Place radiology and lab orders
- View referral status
- Access medical records
Make an Appointment
To request an appointment by phone, call 650-723-5468.