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S D Lick1, A B Sankar, P J Boor

  • 1Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77555-0528, USA.

The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation : the Official Publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation
|November 12, 1998
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Young, healthy individuals who die from lightning strikes may be viable heart donors. This case report explores the potential for organ donation following lightning-related fatalities.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Trauma Medicine
  • Organ Donation

Background:

  • Lightning strikes cause 150-300 deaths annually in the US, often affecting young, healthy individuals.
  • The potential for organ donation from these victims is largely unexplored.
  • Understanding the pathophysiology of lightning strikes is crucial for assessing organ viability.

Observation:

  • This report details the first case of successful heart donation following a lightning strike.
  • The case highlights the feasibility of utilizing hearts from lightning strike victims for transplantation.

Findings:

  • Lightning strike victims, despite the traumatic nature of their death, can have viable organs for donation.
  • The pathophysiology of lightning strike does not necessarily preclude heart donation.

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Implications:

  • This finding expands the donor pool for heart transplantation.
  • It offers a potential avenue for life-saving transplants for recipients awaiting a suitable donor heart.
  • Further research into the long-term outcomes of hearts donated after lightning strikes is warranted.