Impact of warm ischemia time on survival after heart transplantation
SF Marasco, A Kras, E Schulberg, M Vale… - Transplantation …, 2012 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: There is little data available on the specific effects of warm ischemia time
(WIT) as opposed to cold ischemia or storage time. With current research endeavors
focusing on warm continuous perfusion, storage of donor hearts, and utilization of hearts
from non–heart-beating donors, the impact of WIT on outcomes is increasingly relevant. The
aim of this study was to analyze our results in cardiac transplantation with specific focus on
the impact of WIT. METHODS: A retrospective review of 206 patients who underwent …
(WIT) as opposed to cold ischemia or storage time. With current research endeavors
focusing on warm continuous perfusion, storage of donor hearts, and utilization of hearts
from non–heart-beating donors, the impact of WIT on outcomes is increasingly relevant. The
aim of this study was to analyze our results in cardiac transplantation with specific focus on
the impact of WIT. METHODS: A retrospective review of 206 patients who underwent …
