Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
PulseExploreClubsResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeClubsExplore
November 30, 2025ASAIO Journal

Utilization of Hearts Donated After Circulatory Death Improves All-Cause Survival in Candidates With Durable Left Ventricular Assist Devices

View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Authors

YHYeahwa HongUNUmar NasimAGAnder Dorken Gallastegi

Discussion

Loading...

Member takes

Overview

Analysis reveals heart transplantation improves 2-year cumulative incidences in candidates with durable left ventricular assist devices, suggesting enhanced survival outcomes.

Key Points

  • Improved cumulative incidences of transplantation noted among candidates accepting DCD heart offers, enhancing outcomes overall.
  • 16.3% of adult candidates approved for DCD offers resulting in lower delisting risk and higher success in transplantation.
  • Utilizing the UNOS registry, the impact of DCD heart offers was evaluated within a cohort of nearly 3,000 candidates over 2 years.
  • Increased access to heart transplantation may be crucial for DLVAD candidates amid ongoing organ donation challenges.

Cite This Study

Hong et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692b94261d383f2b2a378513https://doi.org/10.1097/mat.0000000000002605
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share