Exploring Physician Perceptions of the 2018 United States Heart Transplant Allocation System
Recommended Citation
Defilippis EM, Psotka MA, Khazanie P, Cowger J, and Cogswell R. Exploring Physician Perceptions of the 2018 United States Heart Transplant Allocation System. J Card Fail 2022.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-13-2022
Publication Title
Journal of cardiac failure
Abstract
BACKGROUND: After the implementation of the 2018 US heart transplant allocation system, the experience and perceptions of heart transplant clinicians have not been well-cataloged.
METHODS AND RESULTS: 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.
CONCLUSIONS: 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.
PubMed ID
35039204
ePublication
ePub ahead of print
