Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) and Transplant Programs make a concerted effort to procure thoracic organs for the critically ill patients relying on heart and lung transplantation for survival. Organ preservation and transportation play vital roles in the overall process as they can have a significant impact on the organ’s ischemic time. Join us to hear from Dr. Clinton Kemp as he walks us through the donor heart procurement process and explains the scientific rationale for the use of cold preservation techniques. The discussion will highlight current techniques used for preservation of the donor heart as well as novel ideas and methods that could be used as alternatives to current practices.

Presented on November 26, 2019 by Clinton Kemp, MD.

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