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To assess the effects of the 2018 heart allocation criteria change on early cardiac retransplantation outcomes.

April 21, 2026Open Access

Impact of the 2018 Allocation Criteria Change on Outcomes Following Cardiac Retransplantation Within 30 Days: Analysis of the UNOS Database

Key Points

To assess the effects of the 2018 heart allocation criteria change on early cardiac retransplantation outcomes.
Analysis of data from the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) database.
Focus on outcomes following early retransplantation within 30 days of the initial procedure.
Comparison of survival rates before and after the allocation criteria change.
Evidence suggests unfavorable outcomes for patients undergoing early retransplantation.
Survival rates at the first-year mark were notably low for these patients.
Findings raise ethical questions regarding organ allocation for critically ill patients.

Abstract

Introduction:Early retransplantation following initial orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT) is a rare occurrence, with early evidence suggesting unfavorable clinical outcomes.In October 2018, the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) implemented the current six-tier heart allocation system prioritizing critically ill patients on temporary mechanical support.The impact of this policy change on early retransplantation remains unclear. Methods:J o u r n a l P r e -p r o o f of them not surviving to the first year.These findings highlight important ethical considerations regarding organ allocation and candidate selection when considering early retransplantation.

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