Table 1 Donor heart suitability criteria
From: Donor heart selection: the outcome of "unacceptable" donors
Age | Up to 65 years |
|---|---|
Size compatibility | Height ± 15%, weight ± 25% |
Inotropic support: | Dopamine 10 mcgs/kg/min or Noradrenalin 10 ml/hr (4 mg in 50 mls) |
Filling pressures | Normal BP, CVP10, PAWP 15 |
ECG | No LVH, No left axis deviation, ST/T changes can appear following BSD |
CXR | Normal cardiac size, contour and normal cardiothoracic ratio |
Infections | Acceptable if treated with the appropriate antibiotics. Viral meningitis is not acceptable. HIV-contraindication, Hepatitis C – acceptable for Hep C positive recipients |
Past Medical History | Angina, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia-contraindications |
Smoking | Acceptable up to 20 pack years |
Cardio toxic drugs | No intake of amphetamines, cocaine, and tricyclic antidepressants |
Tumours | Brain tumours may be acceptable according to type |