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Donor heart preservation survey.

D Wheeldon1, L Sharples, J Wallwork

  • 1Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, UK.

The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation : the Official Publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation
|September 1, 1992
PubMed
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Donor heart preservation techniques vary widely worldwide, with no single optimal method identified. Cardioplegic solution use was linked to increased mortality, highlighting the need for further research in heart preservation strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Transplantation Surgery
  • Organ Preservation

Background:

  • Donor heart preservation is critical for successful heart transplantation.
  • Current preservation techniques exhibit significant variability among transplant centers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey global donor heart preservation methods and their early outcomes.
  • To identify any associations between preservation techniques and patient survival.

Main Methods:

  • Worldwide questionnaire distributed to heart transplantation centers.
  • Data collected on donor pretreatment, cardioplegia, storage media, temperature, and reperfusion.
  • Analysis of 1371 clinical transplant operations from 79 centers.

Main Results:

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  • Diverse preservation techniques were reported, with no single optimal method evident.
  • Cardioplegic solution use was associated with a 2.5-fold increase in mortality compared to cold saline.
  • Most centers used melting ice for cooling and stored hearts at 4°C.

Conclusions:

  • Significant heterogeneity exists in donor heart preservation protocols globally.
  • The use of cardioplegic solutions may negatively impact early outcomes.
  • Further research is warranted to establish standardized, effective heart preservation strategies.