Poor Statistics Blamed for Heart Implant Drop
A panel of cardiac surgeons in San Francisco cites poor statistics and short survival times as dampening interest in heart transplants among doctors and patients. Denton A. Cooley predicts immunology breakthroughs will reduce rejection, while Conley notes a growing reluctance to refer patients and a decline in transplant opportunities as lives saved become shorter. The remarks came at the American College of Surgeons symposium.
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Texas Heart Institute of Houston
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Transplant debate shifts on heart surgery outlook
Dr. Lawer of the Virginia School of Medicine notes optimism for heart transplants echoing kidney success. Dr. Grondin of Montreal reports a cooling in transplant enthusiasm, with policies restricting future operations and cautious selection. Barnard predicts extensive use of xenografts as immune barriers are overcome, while Cooley cautions patients face brinksmanship and envisions a fully implantable mechanical heart as a future option.
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Separate Child Facility Urged in Emergency Wards
An American College of Surgeons meeting heard Dr J Alex Haller urge separate facilities for injured children in hospitals. He cited psychic trauma and delays in care from adult wards and equipment, noting two million under 14 are injured yearly. He asked not for new hospitals but child friendly spaces with proper equipment.
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John Hopkins Medical School
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American College of Surgeons
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