| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5616032 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2016 | 27 Pages |
Abstract
NRP allows rapid reperfusion and functional assessment of the DCD donor heart, ensuring only viable hearts are selected for transplantation. This technique minimizes the risk of primary graft dysfunction and maximizes confidence in DCD heart transplantation, realizing a 45% increase in our heart transplant activity.
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Authors
Simon J. MB Chb, MRCS, Richard G. PhD, Simon BSc, Paul A. PhD, Marian RN, Aravinda A. MB BChir, Barbora MD, Kamen MB BS, Christopher W. PhD, Darren H. MD, PhD, Euan MRCP, PhD, John FRCS, Martin FRCPath, Jayan MD, FRCP, Christopher J. MD, FRCS,