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[National Registry of Heart Transplantation. 6th Report (1984-1994)]
1Sección de Trasplante Cardíaco, Sociedad Española de Cardiología, Madrid.
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The Spanish Registry for Heart Transplantation reported 292 heart transplants in 1994, a 2% increase from 1993. Early mortality was 12%, with 8-year survival at 53%, influenced by various donor and recipient factors.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Transplantation Medicine
- Public Health Registries
Background:
- The Spanish Registry for Heart Transplantation collects data from 12 participating hospitals.
- Heart transplantation activity varies by center's location and operational history.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the results of the Spanish Registry for Heart Transplantation for 1994.
- To analyze trends and outcomes in heart transplantation within Spain.
Main Methods:
- Data compilation from the Spanish Registry for Heart Transplantation.
- Analysis of 292 orthotopic heart procedures performed in 1994.
Main Results:
- A 2% increase in heart transplant procedures compared to 1993, totaling 292.
- Early mortality rate of 12%.
- Actuarial survival at 8 years was 53%, comparable to ISHLT benchmarks.
Conclusions:
- Heart transplant survival is influenced by donor age, recipient age and sex, ischemic time, and the cause of cardiac dysfunction.
- The registry provides valuable data for monitoring and improving heart transplantation outcomes in Spain.
Abstract:
As in previous years, the results of the Spanish Registry for Heart Transplantation are presented by the Section of Heart Transplantation of the Spanish Society of Cardiology. There are 12 participating Hospitals with Heart Transplantation Program. The activity of the different centres depends on the geographic situation and the years of activity. In 1994, 292 procedures were performed, all orthotopics, which represents a 2% increase from 1993. The early mortality was 12%. The actuarial survival is 53% at 8 years, similar to the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT). The survival depends on donor age, receptor age, receptor sex, ischemic time, etiology of cardiac dysfunction and period of time of intervention.