Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2970860 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
The heart donor score accurately reflects the likelihood of organ acceptance and predicts long-term patient mortality. Application of this score at time of donor reporting may facilitate donor risk assessment and allow for more appropriate matching of extended criteria donor hearts.
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Authors
Jacqueline M. MD, PhD, Michel MD, PhD, Erwin MSc, Axel MD, Bruno MD, PhD, Guenther MD, PhD, Andreas MD, PhD,