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Challenges to overcome obstacles for pediatric donor heart availability

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Although surgical techniques for congenital heart disease (CHD), including hypoplastic left heart syndrome, have progressively advanced, pediatric heart transplantation remains the most effective surgical option for complex CHD and cardiomyopathy with severe heart failure. However, donor heart availability for children continues to be limited. This article reviews past and current challenges in overcoming obstacles to pediatric donor heart availability.

Source: JHLT Open

DOI: 10.1016/j.jhlto.2025.100395

Author: Norihide Fukushima

Institution: Senri Kinran University

Language: English

Topic: Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,500