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OPTN/SRTR 2017 Annual Data Report: Heart
Summary
Heart transplant numbers are rising, with more adults and children listed and receiving transplants. Post-transplant survival rates have improved, indicating better outcomes for heart transplant recipients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Transplant Surgery
- Public Health
Background:
- Heart transplantation is a critical treatment for end-stage heart failure.
- The demand for heart transplants has been increasing over the past decade.
- Improvements in medical care have the potential to enhance post-transplant outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in adult and pediatric heart transplant listings and procedures in the United States.
- To evaluate changes in post-transplant mortality over the past decade.
- To assess short-term and long-term survival rates for pediatric heart transplant recipients.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of national heart transplant data from 2007 to 2017.
- Tracking of new patient listings for heart transplantation.
- Monitoring the number of heart transplant procedures performed.
- Calculating and comparing post-transplant mortality rates.
Main Results:
- In 2017, 3273 heart transplants were performed, with 3769 new adult listings.
- Pediatric heart transplant listings increased from 481 (2007) to 623 (2017), with 432 procedures in 2017.
- Post-transplant mortality has declined over the past decade.
- For pediatric patients transplanted in 2015-2016, 6-month mortality was 4.8% and 1-year mortality was 6.2%.
Conclusions:
- The number of heart transplants and patient listings is increasing, particularly for pediatric candidates.
- Survival rates following heart transplantation have shown significant improvement.
- Ongoing monitoring and advancements are crucial for further enhancing patient outcomes in heart transplantation.
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