Evaluation of donor heart for transplantation.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2022
Abstract
Cardiac transplantation is considered the gold-standard treatment option for patients suffering from end-stage heart failure refractory to maximum medical therapy. A major determinant of graft function and recipient survival is a comprehensive evaluation of the donor allograft. Challenges arise when designing and implementing an evidence-based donor evaluation protocol due to the number of influential donor-specific characteristics and the complex interactions that occur between them. Here, we present our systematic approach to donor evaluation by examining the impact that relevant donor variables have on graft function and recipient outcomes.
Volume
27
Issue
5
First Page
1819
Last Page
1827
ISSN
1573-7322
Published In/Presented At
Tatum, R., Briasoulis, A., Tchantchaleishvili, V., & Massey, H. T. (2022). Evaluation of donor heart for transplantation. Heart failure reviews, 27(5), 1819–1827. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10741-021-10178-7
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
35118555
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article