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  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Transplant Immunology
  • Organ Transplantation

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  • ABO-incompatible heart transplantation is a viable option for infants awaiting donors.
  • The United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) protocol requires antibody titers less than or equal to 1:4 for infants under 24 months.

Observation:

  • A month-old infant with blood type O positive received a heart from an ABO-incompatible donor (blood type B).
  • A whole body exchange transfusion using packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, and albumin was performed before cardiopulmonary bypass.
  • Antibody titers were monitored closely throughout the procedure, with reperfusion delayed until levels were below 1:4.

Findings:

  • The ABO-incompatible heart transplant was successfully performed, marking a first at the institution.
  • The patient's antibody levels were managed effectively through the exchange transfusion and monitoring protocol.
  • The recipient showed no signs of rejection post-transplantation.

Implications:

  • This case demonstrates the feasibility of ABO-incompatible heart transplantation in infants using a specific exchange transfusion protocol.
  • The findings suggest a potential pathway to expand the donor pool for pediatric heart transplant candidates.
  • Further research may validate and refine this protocol for broader clinical application in infant heart transplantation.