AI Article Synopsis
- There has been a shortage of donor hearts over the past ten years, resulting in longer waiting times and higher mortality rates for patients needing transplants.
- New criteria for “marginal” donor hearts are being explored to address this shortage.
- This report highlights a successful transplantation involving a donor with congenital heart issues, suggesting that a deeper understanding of such conditions can safely expand donor eligibility.
Article Abstract
Over the last decade, the shortage of donors has led to increased waiting time prior to transplantation and its related mortality. Therefore, extended criteria for donor hearts have been proposed. In this report, we describe a successful transplantation despite a diagnosis of partial abnormal pulmonary venous return associated with an atrial septal defect sinus venosus and persisting left-sided superior vena cava. Knowledge in congenital cardiac disease can broaden the definition of 'marginal' donor hearts and allow their use without increasing the risk of transplantation.
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