Heart transplantation using allografts from older donors: multicenter study results
E Roig, L Almenar, M Crespo-Leiro, J Segovia… - The Journal of Heart and …, 2015 - Elsevier
Background The lengthy waiting time for heart transplantation is associated with high
mortality. To increase the number of donors, new strategies have emerged, including the
use of hearts from donors≥ 50 years old. However, this practice remains controversial. The
aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes of patients receiving heart transplants from older
donors. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 2,102 consecutive heart transplants in 8
Spanish hospitals from 1998 to 2010. Acute and overall mortality were compared in patients …
mortality. To increase the number of donors, new strategies have emerged, including the
use of hearts from donors≥ 50 years old. However, this practice remains controversial. The
aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes of patients receiving heart transplants from older
donors. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 2,102 consecutive heart transplants in 8
Spanish hospitals from 1998 to 2010. Acute and overall mortality were compared in patients …