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Distant heart procurement for human transplantation. Ultrastructural studies

M E Billingham, W A Baumgartner, D C Watson

    Circulation
    |August 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Distant heart procurement is feasible for human transplantation, despite observed ultrastructural changes in donor hearts after ischemia and reperfusion. This method addresses the shortage of transplantable organs, offering a viable solution for patients awaiting heart transplants.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Transplantation Surgery
    • Organ Preservation

    Background:

    • The critical shortage of donor hearts significantly limits human heart transplantation success.
    • Distant procurement of donor hearts offers a potential solution to increase organ availability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the feasibility of distant procurement for human heart transplantation.
    • To assess the ultrastructural integrity of donor hearts following prolonged ischemic times and transport.

    Main Methods:

    • Twelve donor hearts were procured from distant locations.
    • Hearts were preserved using cardioplegic solution infusion and rapid cooling.
    • Transport was conducted in ice-cold saline, with maximal ischemic times ranging from 110 to 182 minutes.

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  • Septal biopsies were analyzed before and after reperfusion to evaluate cellular damage.

    • Main Results:

    • Pre-reperfusion biopsies revealed normal mitochondria and nuclei in most samples, with capillary endothelial swelling noted in all.
    • Post-reperfusion biopsies showed increased mitochondrial swelling, nuclear damage, myofibrillar contraction, and persistent endothelial swelling.
    • All transplanted hearts functioned satisfactorily, with 8 out of 12 patients surviving 6-15 months post-transplant.

    Conclusions:

    • Human hearts exhibit significant ultrastructural changes after 3 hours of ischemia, which are exacerbated by reperfusion.
    • Despite observed cellular damage, distant heart procurement is a feasible strategy for human heart transplantation.
    • This technique can help overcome donor organ scarcity, improving transplant outcomes.