Transplant renaissance shown by Stanford heart program
The article reports rising optimism about heart transplants led by Stanford University surgeons led by Norman Shumway. It notes improved survival rates and new methods like Rabbit ATG and early rejection biopsies reducing deaths. It mentions Donor heart transmissions at Columbia and potential programs at Arizona and Downstate Medical Center.
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Coronary Bypass Sparks Hope Amid Donor Shortage
AHA forum in San Antonio heard about the coronary bypass operation as 65,000 patients are set to undergo it this year. Copeland noted more patients await transplants than donors. Stanford selects patients with severely damaged hearts likely to die soon but still able to survive the surgery.
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