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The central aim is to compare donor and recipient demographics, intraoperative parameters, and outcomes of DCD heart transplantation between Europe and the US.

April 19, 2026The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation2 citationsOpen Access

Comparison of DCD Heart Transplantation Outcomes in Europe and the US

A comparison of DCD Heart Transplantation in Europe and the United States: A multi-centre, retrospective study

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JLJohn O. Louca MÖMarco Öchsner ASAshish Shah

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This retrospective study compares DCD heart transplantation outcomes in Europe and the US, highlighting demographic differences and survival rates.

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The central aim is to compare donor and recipient demographics, intraoperative parameters, and outcomes of DCD heart transplantation between Europe and the US.
Retrospective observational study across 22 heart transplantation centres in Europe and the US.
Included patients undergoing DCD heart transplantation since the initiation of each centre's DCD program until January 1, 2023.
Primary outcome measured was 1-year survival; secondary outcomes were major graft dysfunction and cellular rejection incidence.
223 patients from Europe and 281 from the US were included in the analysis.
DCD donors in Europe were significantly older than those in the US (37 years vs 28 years; p<0.001).
1-year survival was lower in Europe compared to the US (86.6% vs 91.8%; p=0.043).
Survival rates at 1-month and 3-years were comparable between regions.
The use of mechanical circulatory-assist post-transplantation was higher in Europe (17.9% vs 11%; p=0.03).

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Louca et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e470a4010ef96374d8d956 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healun.2026.04.007

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April 19, 2026The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation2 citationsOpen Access

Comparison of DCD Heart Transplantation Outcomes in Europe and the US

A comparison of DCD Heart Transplantation in Europe and the United States: A multi-centre, retrospective study

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Authors

JLJohn O. Louca MÖMarco Öchsner ASAshish Shah

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This retrospective study compares DCD heart transplantation outcomes in Europe and the US, highlighting demographic differences and survival rates.

Key Points

The central aim is to compare donor and recipient demographics, intraoperative parameters, and outcomes of DCD heart transplantation between Europe and the US.
Retrospective observational study across 22 heart transplantation centres in Europe and the US.
Included patients undergoing DCD heart transplantation since the initiation of each centre's DCD program until January 1, 2023.
Primary outcome measured was 1-year survival; secondary outcomes were major graft dysfunction and cellular rejection incidence.
223 patients from Europe and 281 from the US were included in the analysis.
DCD donors in Europe were significantly older than those in the US (37 years vs 28 years; p<0.001).
1-year survival was lower in Europe compared to the US (86.6% vs 91.8%; p=0.043).
Survival rates at 1-month and 3-years were comparable between regions.
The use of mechanical circulatory-assist post-transplantation was higher in Europe (17.9% vs 11%; p=0.03).

Cite This Study

Louca et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e470a4010ef96374d8d956 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healun.2026.04.007

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