Long-term outcomes for pediatric heart transplant recipients transitioning to adult care teams.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are limited data evaluating the success of a structured transition plan specifically for pediatric heart transplant (HT) recipients following their transfer of care to an adult specialist. We sought to identify risk factors for poor adherence, graft failure, and mortality following the transfer of care to adult HT care teams.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed all patients who underwent transition from the pediatric to adult HT program at our center between January 2011 and June 2021. Demographic characteristics, comorbid conditions, and psychosocial history were collected at the time of HT, the time of transition, and the most recent follow-up. Adverse events including mortality, graft rejection, infection, and renal function were also captured before and

SUBMITTER: Donald EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11683733 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature