| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5596935 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Longer distances between donor location and center of heart transplantation are associated with a reduced hazard for survival at 30 days and 1 year, despite greater ischemic times. Future studies are necessary to elucidate the protective factors surrounding long-distance heart donation.
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Authors
Todd C. MD, J. Trent MD, Joshua C. MD, Clinton D. MD, Alejandro MD, Kenton J. MD, Kaushik MD, Glenn J. MD, John V. MD, Robert S. MD, Duke E. MD, Christopher M. MD, PhD,