Heart Transplantation

Study shows cardiovascular consequences but not overall mortality impact

Researchers used theoretical modeling based on real proposed legislation

Patient representative has "zero confidence" in change if UNOS remains involved

Randomized trial compared two inhaled pulmonary vasodilators

6-month results reported for perfusion-tested hearts outside of normal brain-death donation route

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Outcomes from donors with recently resolved COVID similar to those without SARS-CoV-2, however

Study underscores importance of anatomical, physiological parameters

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

A recent announcement from HHS has the power to transform our deeply flawed system

Upholding the system will save lives

Steps include making contracting more competitive and publishing donation data

Randomized study finds no benefit with 12 months of nicotinamide versus placebo

At 13 hospitals covered by two OPOs, only a fourth of organs were recovered from potential donors