Evidence-based recommendations on normothermic extracorporeal preservation of hearts for transplant after brainstem death. This technique is used to store a donor heart for longer before being transplanted.

If this guidance up to date?

Review: this guidance will be reviewed if there is new evidence or safety concerns.

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How we develop NICE interventional procedures guidance

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  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)