Normothermic perfusion system extends life of organs waiting for transplant

Normothermic perfusion system extends life of organs waiting for transplant

In the United States, about 30-40% of donor hearts aren’t considered for transplant due to inadequate function in the donor. This creates a drop in the number of donated hearts that are available to be matched with someone who needs a heart transplant. A team at University of Michigan Health led by Alvaro Rojas-Pena, M.D., … Read more