New recovery protocol treats heart failure patients with LVADs News-Medical.net Some patients with advanced heart failure caused by cardiomyopathy, the deterioration of function of the heart muscle, are benefitting from a new recovery protocol at the University of Louisville and Jewish Hospital, a part of KentuckyOne Health. Jewish Hospital/University of Louisville Program Helps Heart Failure Patients ... New hope for heart patients 2 Louisville Hospitals Use New Heart Treatment |