Substance Use-Associated Mortality among Heart Donors after the COVID-19 National Emergency Increased but Did Not Affect Peri-Transplant Outcomes

Substance Use-Associated Mortality among Heart Donors after the COVID-19 National Emergency Increased but Did Not Affect Peri-Transplant Outcomes

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic and consequent social isolation prompted a surge in mental health disorders and substance use in the general population and, therefore, in potential organ donors. We aimed to evaluate if this led to a change in donor characteristics, including the mechanism and ci...

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Main Authors: Meg Fraser, Bellony Nzemenoh, Scott Jackson, Thanat Chaikijurajai, Robert Halmosi, Kalman Toth, Wahab J. Khan, Tamas Alexy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
Subjects:
heart transplant
transplant outcomes
donor characteristics
COVID-19 pandemic
mental health disorders
substance use disorder
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3425/10/5/222

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