Hospital de Santa Cruz

Hospital de Santa Cruz is a premier public research hospital located in Carnaxide, Portugal, and is a core unit of the Unidade Local de Saúde (ULS) Lisboa Ocidental. Renowned as a national and international center of excellence in cardiovascular medicine, it achieved historical significance by performing Portugal's first heart transplant in 1986. The hospital is a leading hub for clinical and translational research, particularly in cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and nephrology, frequently serving as a key site for global Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trials. It maintains strategic academic partnerships with the NOVA Medical School and is at the forefront of adopting innovative medical technologies, such as transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).