Impact of mode of failure and end-organ dysfunction on the survival of adult Fontan patients undergoing cardiac transplantation

Abstract

Favourable cardiac transplantation outcomes can be achieved in adults with failing Fontan circulation. Patients with PVF may represent a distinct subset with more perturbed failing Fontan physiology and higher cardiac transplant mortality. We continue, however, to evolve and refine our strategies and are optimistic concerning future improvement in outcomes even in those with PVF.