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Outcomes Of Heart Transplantation In Children With Previously Palliated Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.

Johnna SizemoreJamie M Furlong-DillardSarah J WilkensDeborah KozikShriprasad R DeshpandeJaimin R TrivediBahaaldin Alsoufi
Published in: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (2024)
Compared to existing literature, the number of children with prior hypoplastic left heart syndrome palliation who receive heart transplantation has increased in the current era. Survival following transplantation in this patient population is acceptable. The majority of death is perioperative. Efforts to properly support these patients prior to transplantation might decrease early mortality and improve overall survival.
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