PubMed · 1989 · 22 citations · 0 references
MedicineCardiologySurgeryCardiac TransplantationCardiothoracic SurgeryTransplant SurgeryCarbon MonoxideCarbon Monoxide PoisoningCarbon Monoxide ToxicologyDonor EvaluationHeart Transplant Candidate SelectionHeart TransplantationAcute Carbon Monoxide ToxicityCandidate Recipient SelectionCarbon Monoxide IntoxicationCarbon Monoxide Poisoning ManagementDonor Selection AlgorithmsFatal Carbon Monoxide PoisoningHeart Transplant CareIndications For Heart Transplantation
Evaluation of potential donors for heart transplantation is an important part of any heart transplantation program. Standard guidelines are being refined constantly to expand the donor pool. We present a case of carbon monoxide poisoning that led to severe myocardial damage in the transplanted heart.