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In most cases, heart defects can be controlled without the need for surgery, but the condition of some patients may worsen as they get older. Individuals with a congenital heart disease who are referred to TGH by their physician will be evaluated to determine what approach would benefit them the most. The experienced team of medical professionals employed in Tampa General Hospital’s Heart Transplant Center performs a high volume of successful adult heart transplants every year. TGH also is a recognized leader in the field of circulatory support and ventricular assist devices (VADs). 

Tampa General Hospital's Heart & Vascular Institute houses a Cardio-Obstetrics Program that provides world-class multidisciplinary care to protect women’s heart health before, during and after pregnancy. In fact, Tampa General has been designated by U.S. News & World Report as #1 in Tampa Bay for Heart & Vascular Care for 2026-27 and Highest Ranked in Florida for Obstetrics & Gynecology. In fact, Tampa General has been designated by U.S. News & World Report as #1 in Tampa Bay for Heart & Vascular Care for 2026-27 and Highest Ranked in Florida for Obstetrics & Gynecology. As a team, we aim to be a resource and provide support for women with heart disease throughout the entire pregnancy and postpartum journey.