Heart Transplant Candidates May Be Eligible Despite High PVR
High pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) alone should not disqualify heart transplant candidates, research suggests. The findings are based on data from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network.
This matters for heart transplant evaluation; the evidence comes from observational data.
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- MedPage Today
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What was measured
The study looked at data from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to assess the role of PVR in heart transplant eligibility.
Findings
Elevated PVR was not found to be an absolute barrier to heart transplantation in the data reviewed.
Common questions
Can someone with high PVR still get a heart transplant?
High PVR alone should not disqualify a person for heart transplantation, according to the research.
Sources
- Heart Transplants: PVR No Magic Number for Ruling Out Candidates MedPage Today · medpagetoday.com
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