heart transplant – Dr. Barry Dworkin

Patient who refused COVID vaccine does not qualify for a heart transplant. It is not punitive or judgmental. It is one of many evidence-based criteria required by transplant programs to preserve patient survival and good outcomes post-transplant.

January 28, 2022

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 28, 2022 Source:Boston hospital denies heart transplant to patient not vaccinated against COVID-19
Three heart transplants in one day at the Ottawa Heart Institute

November 27, 2012

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 27, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Ottawa heart institute reaches 500 transplants with three-operation ‘heart trick’
Heart transplant survival rates continue to improve

October 24, 2011

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 24, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: Heart transplant survival rates improve: study

Patient who refused COVID vaccine does not qualify for a heart transplant. It is not punitive or judgmental. It is one of many evidence-based criteria required by transplant programs to preserve patient survival and good outcomes post-transplant.