New animation for patients explains the lung Composite Allocation Score (CAS)
New patient-friendly video explains the factors that will determine lung allocation in the continuous distribution framework.
One-year monitoring report for the Pediatric National Heart Review Board now available
Report contains summary level information on the exception request decisions made by the Pediatric National Heart Review Board.
Another record year for heart transplants: Steep increases seen in DCD transplants in 2022
February is American Heart Month
Additional transplant patient webinar addresses upcoming changes to lung distribution
Additional webinar for lung patients and caregivers to help them understand the policy changes coming in March 2023.
Coming soon: Implementation of continuous distribution of lungs
Expected to be effective March 9, lungs will be allocated under the approved continuous distribution allocation policy.
Pre-implementation notice: Changes coming to donor acceptance criteria
Expected to be effective March 9, thoracic donor acceptance criteria for candidates will no longer require separate data to be specified for both local and import donors.