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The 2018 adult heart transplant policy revision has positively impacted heart transplantation, increasing rates and decreasing waitlist deaths. Despite challenges, it benefits high-acuity patients and shows favorable outcomes for multiorgan transplants.

Keywords:

Allocation donor heart failure heart transplant left ventricular assist device mechanical circulatory support outcomes

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Transplant Surgery
Public Health Policy

Background:

The 2018 adult heart transplant policy revision aimed to improve organ allocation and patient outcomes.
Significant increases in heart transplant numbers and changes in donor prevalence have been observed post-policy implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of the 2018 adult heart transplant policy revision on transplant rates, waitlist mortality, and patient acuity.
To analyze trends in adult and pediatric heart transplantation, including multiorgan transplants and outcomes for specific patient populations.

Main Methods:

Analysis of national heart transplant data from 2012 to 2023.
Comparison of transplant rates, waitlist mortality, and posttransplant survival before and after the 2018 policy revision.
Examination of outcomes for different patient acuities, diagnoses (including congenital heart disease), and multiorgan transplant recipients.

Main Results:

Adult heart transplants increased significantly, with a record 4,092 in 2023, driven by the 2018 policy's favorable impact.
Waitlist mortality in adults reached a low of 8.5 deaths per 100 patient-years in 2023; higher acuity patients received transplants more rapidly.
Pediatric heart transplant rates decreased, leading to longer wait times, despite an increase in high-urgency listings.

Conclusions:

The 2018 adult heart transplant policy revision has successfully increased transplant rates and reduced waitlist mortality, particularly for high-acuity patients.
While adult outcomes are favorable, adults with congenital heart disease require further research for improved posttransplant survival.
Pediatric heart transplantation faces challenges with decreased transplant rates and increased wait times, necessitating policy review.