Exploring Physician Perceptions of the 2018 United States Heart Transplant Allocation System

After the implementation of the 2018 US heart transplant allocation system, the experience and perceptions of heart transplant clinicians have not been well-cataloged. This web-based survey of both heart failure cardiologists and surgeons examined physician perspectives about the policy changes and...

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Published in:Journal of cardiac failure 2022-04, Vol.28 (4), p.670-674
Main Authors: DEFILIPPIS, ERSILIA M., PSOTKA, MITCHELL A., KHAZANIE, PRATEETI, COWGER, JENNIFER, COGSWELL, REBECCA
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Heart Failure - surgery
Heart Transplantation
Heart-Assist Devices
Humans
mechanical circulatory support
organ allocation
Physicians
Tissue and Organ Procurement
United States
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Summary:After the implementation of the 2018 US heart transplant allocation system, the experience and perceptions of heart transplant clinicians have not been well-cataloged. This web-based survey of both heart failure cardiologists and surgeons examined physician perspectives about the policy changes and whether the system is meeting its intended goals. The majority of participants (94%, n = 113) responded that the 2018 heart allocation system requires modification. Eighty-four percent reported using more temporary mechanical circulatory support to achieve higher status and 86% were concerned about the change in physician behavior and practices under the new system. Suggestions for possible improvement included higher status for patients on durable left ventricular assist device support, changes to criteria for status 2, modification of status exceptions, and advocacy for a heart allocation score.
ISSN:1071-9164
1532-8414
DOI:10.1016/j.cardfail.2021.11.027