Abstract
SPSS statistical package. Results: The mean donor and recipient ages (group1 sd vs group2 sd, p value) were 34.1 12.2 vs 35.1 10.6, p 0.68 and 48.0 11.9 vs 47.8 13.4, p 0.94 respectively. The ischemic times in group 1(217.7 48.6) and group 2 (233.9 47.2) were similar (p 0.13). Post operative need for circulatory support (Intra Aortic Balloon Pump or mechanical assist devices) were also similar (31.9% vs 50%, p 0.08). The median ITU stay between group 1 and 2 were not statistically different (6 vs 5 days, p 0.38). The 30 day mortality and 5 year survival in Group 1 and 2 were 8.7% vs 13.6% and 76.4% vs 75.2% respectively (p 0.30). Conclusions: Resuscitation status of donor heart has no adverse effect on short or long term outcomes following transplantation in carefully selected cases. The donor organs should not be excluded on the basis of resuscitation status alone.
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