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OPTN/SRTR 2015 Annual Data Report: Heart
M Colvin1,2, J M Smith1,3, M A Skeans1
1Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation, Minneapolis, MN.
Summary
Heart transplantation numbers are increasing for both adults and children. Survival rates are improving, with declining patient mortality after heart transplants.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Transplant Surgery
- Public Health
Background:
- The demand for heart transplants has steadily grown, with a significant increase in adult candidates on waiting lists.
- The number of individuals living with heart transplants has also risen, indicating improved long-term survival.
- Pediatric heart transplant cases and waiting lists have also experienced an upward trend.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in heart transplant candidates and procedures.
- To assess survival rates and mortality in heart transplant recipients.
- To examine the increasing demand and outcomes in both adult and pediatric heart transplantation.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of national heart transplant data.
- Review of candidate waiting lists and performed procedures.
- Examination of patient survival and mortality statistics post-transplant.
Main Results:
- Heart transplants performed increased to 2819 in 2015, with adult waiting list candidates up 51% since 2004.
- 29,172 adult heart transplant survivors were recorded in 2015, and patient mortality has declined.
- Pediatric heart transplants saw an increase from 297 in 2004 to 460 in 2015, with 9.6% mortality at 1 year for 2014 recipients.
Conclusions:
- The field of heart transplantation is expanding, with rising numbers of candidates and procedures.
- Improved survival and reduced mortality underscore advancements in heart transplant care.
- Continued growth in pediatric heart transplantation highlights ongoing challenges and progress in treating young patients.
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