Clinical relevance of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation consensus classification of primary graft dysfunction after heart transplantation: Epidemiology, risk factors, and outcomes

Consensus-defined P-GD identifies patients at major risk for early death and graft loss after HT, although the “mild” grade appeared under-represented and clinically irrelevant. The amplified negative effect of donor and recipient factors on P-GD risk underscores the need for appropriate donor-recipient match.