Impact of increased donor distances following adult heart allocation system changes: A single center review of 1‐year outcomes

Abstract

On October 18, 2018, several changes to the donor heart allocation system were enacted. We hypothesize that patients undergoing orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT) under the new allocation system will see an increase in ischemic times, rates of primary graft dysfunction, and 1‐year mortality due to these changes.