Effect of the New Donor Heart Allocation System on Waitlist Mortality among All Candidates Listed with Mechanical Circulatory Support
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.1945
Abstract: Purpose To evaluate the effect of the new donor heart allocation system on candidate waitlist morbidity and mortality in those listed with mechanical circulatory support (MCS). Methods The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) database… read more here.
Keywords: system; candidates listed; heart; heart allocation ... See more keywords
Single Center Experience with Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Bridge to Heart Transplant under the Contemporary UNOS Heart Allocation System
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.822
Abstract: Purpose Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) use as a bridge to heart transplant (HTx) has been associated with poor long term outcomes. We investigated our most recent experience with VA ECMO as a bridge… read more here.
Keywords: heart; heart allocation; allocation system; unos heart ... See more keywords
Practice Changes at U.S. Transplant Centers After the New Adult Heart Allocation Policy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.01.066
Abstract: BACKGROUND In October 2018, the U.S. heart allocation system expanded the number of priority "status" tiers from 3 to 6 and added cardiogenic shock requirements for some heart transplant candidates listed with specific types of treatments.… read more here.
Keywords: status; policy; heart allocation; transplant centers ... See more keywords
Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support Use and Clinical Outcomes of Simultaneous Heart/Kidney Transplant Recipients in the Pre- and Post-Heart Allocation Policy Change Eras.
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DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000004518
Abstract: BACKGROUND The use of temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) devices (intra-aortic balloon pump; Impella 2.5, CP, 5.0; venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) increased significantly across the United States for heart transplant candidates after the allocation policy… read more here.
Keywords: change; heart allocation; shk; heart ... See more keywords
The 2018 adult heart allocation policy change benefits low‐volume transplant centers
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DOI: 10.1111/ctr.14389
Abstract: The effect of the 2018 adult heart allocation policy change at an institution‐level remains unclear. The present study assessed the impact of the policy change by transplant center volume. read more here.
Keywords: 2018 adult; policy; policy change; adult heart ... See more keywords
Abstract 17085: The Modified US Heart Allocation System Improves Waitlist Mortality for Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
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DOI: 10.1161/circ.142.suppl_3.17085
Abstract: Introduction: On October 18, 2018, the US donor heart allocation policy was restructured to better stratify patients, decrease status exemptions, and improve inequities. Previously, HCM patients ex... read more here.
Keywords: modified heart; heart; heart allocation; 17085 modified ... See more keywords
Impact of mechanical circulatory support on donor heart allocation: past, present, and future.
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DOI: 10.31083/j.rcm.2021.01.230
Abstract: The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) recently revised its heart allocation policy to address numerous shortcomings of the previous system. Implemented in 2018, the changes sought to reduce waiting list mortality, clearly define urgency… read more here.
Keywords: policy; mechanical circulatory; urgency; heart allocation ... See more keywords