Registro Español de Trasplante Cardiaco. XXIX Informe Oficial de la Sección de Insuficiencia Cardiaca de la Sociedad Española de Cardiología (1984-2017) / Spanish Heart Transplant Registry. 29th Official Report of the Spanish Society of Cardiology Working Group on Heart Failure

Introducción y objetivos: Se actualizan las características clínicas y los resultados de los trasplantes cardiacos realizados en España en el periodo 2008-2017. Métodos: Se describen las características de los receptores, los donantes, los procedimientos quirúrgicos y los resultados de los trasplantes realizados en 2017 y se ponen en contexto respecto a los del periodo 2008-2016. Resultados: En 2017 se realizaron 304 trasplantes. Desde 1984, se han realizado 8.173 trasplantes, 2.689 de ellos desde 2008. Para el periodo 2008-2017, se observan tendencias temporales significativas en las características del receptor (menores resistencias vasculares pulmonares, menos ventilación mecánica previa al trasplante, mayor tasa de diabéticos y cirugía cardiaca previa), el donante (de más edad, más donantes mujeres y más donantes con parada cardiaca) y el procedimiento (menos tiempo de isquemia). En 2017, el 27% de los trasplantes se realizaron previa asistencia ventricular mecánica (p < 0,001 para la tendencia). En la última década, se observa una tendencia a una mejor supervivencia. Conclusiones: La actividad de trasplante cardiaco se estabiliza en alrededor de 300 procedimientos al año. Se extiende el uso de dispositivos de asistencia ventricular antes del trasplante, con tendencia a la mejora de la supervivencia

Introduction and objectives: The present report updates the characteristics and results of heart transplantation in Spain, mainly focused in the 2008-2017 period. Methods: We describe the recipient and donor characteristics, surgical procedures, and outcomes of heart transplants performed in 2017. The 2017 data were compared with those obtained from 2008 to 2016. Results: A total of 304 cardiac transplants were performed in 2017. Between 1984 and 2017, 8173 procedures were performed, 2689 of them after 2008. Significant temporal trends were observed in recipient characteristics (lower pulmonary vascular resistance, lower use of mechanical ventilation, and a higher percentage of diabetic patients and those with previous cardiac surgery), donor characteristics (older donor age and a higher percentage of female donors and those with a prior cardiac arrest) and procedures (lower ischemia time). In 2017, 27% of patients were transplanted after undergoing mechanical ventricular assistance (P < .001 for trend). In the last decade, there was a trend to better survival. Conclusions: Around 300 transplants per year were performed in Spain in the last decade. There was a significant increase in the use of pretransplant mechanical circulatory support and a trend to improved survival

Spanish Heart Transplant Registry. 29th Official Report of the Spanish Society of Cardiology Working Group on Heart Failure.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The present report updates the characteristics and results of heart transplantation in Spain, mainly focused in the 2008-2017 period. METHODS: We describe the recipient and donor characteristics, surgical procedures, and outcomes of heart transplants performed in 2017. The 2017 data were compared with those obtained from 2008 to 2016. RESULTS: A total of 304 cardiac transplants were performed in 2017. Between 1984 and 2017, 8173 procedures were performed, 2689 of them after 2008. Significant temporal trends were observed in recipient characteristics (lower pulmonary vascular resistance, lower use of mechanical ventilation, and a higher percentage of diabetic patients and those with previous cardiac surgery), donor characteristics (older donor age and a higher percentage of female donors and those with a prior cardiac arrest) and procedures (lower ischemia time). In 2017, 27% of patients were transplanted after undergoing mechanical ventricular assistance (P <.001 for trend). In the last decade, there was a trend to better survival. CONCLUSIONS: Around 300 transplants per year were performed in Spain in the last decade. There was a significant increase in the use of pretransplant mechanical circulatory support and a trend to improved survival.

Registro Español de Trasplante Cardiaco. XXVIII Informe Oficial de la Sección de Insuficiencia Cardiaca de la Sociedad Española de Cardiología (1984-2016) / Spanish Heart Transplant Registry. 28th Official Report of the Spanish Society of Cardiology Working Group on Heart Failure (1984-2016)

Introducción y objetivos: El presente artículo presenta las características y resultados del trasplante cardiaco en España, desde que empezó su actividad en mayo de 1984. Métodos: Se realiza un análisis descriptivo de las características de los receptores, donantes, procedimiento quirúrgico y resultados de los trasplantes cardiacos realizados en España hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2016. Resultados: Durante 2016 se han realizado 281 procedimientos, con lo que la serie histórica consta de 7.869 trasplantes. Las características generales del procedimiento son similares a las observadas en los últimos años y destacan el alto porcentaje de procedimientos realizados en código urgente y, sobre todo, la extensión del uso de dispositivos de asistencia circulatoria, particularmente de asistencia ventricular de flujo continuo (el 19,1% del total de trasplantes). La supervivencia ha aumentado significativamente en la última década con respecto a periodos anteriores. Conclusiones: La actividad de trasplante cardiaco en España permanece estable en los últimos años, con alrededor de 250-300 procedimientos al año. A pesar de la mayor complejidad del contexto clínico, se observa una mejoría de la supervivencia en los últimos años (AU)

Introduction and objectives: The present article reports the characteristics and results of heart transplants in Spain since this therapeutic modality was first used in May 1984. Methods: We summarize the main features of recipients, donors, surgical procedures, and outcomes of all cardiac transplants performed in Spain up to December 31, 2016. Results: A total of 281 cardiac transplants were performed in 2016. The whole historical series consisted of 7869 procedures. The main features of transplant procedures in 2016 were similar to those observed in recent years. A high percentage of procedures were urgent, particularly those with use of pretransplant continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (19.1% of all transplants). Survival significantly improved in the last decade compared with previous periods. Conclusions: During the last few years, transplant activity in Spain has remained steady, with approximately 250-300 transplants/year. Despite a more complex clinical context, survival has improved in recent years (AU)

Spanish Heart Transplant Registry. 28th Official Report of the Spanish Society of Cardiology Working Group on Heart Failure (1984-2016).

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The present article reports the characteristics and results of heart transplants in Spain since this therapeutic modality was first used in May 1984. METHODS: We summarize the main features of recipients, donors, surgical procedures, and outcomes of all cardiac transplants performed in Spain up to December 31, 2016. RESULTS: A total of 281 cardiac transplants were performed in 2016. The whole historical series consisted of 7869 procedures. The main features of transplant procedures in 2016 were similar to those observed in recent years. A high percentage of procedures were urgent, particularly those with use of pretransplant continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (19.1% of all transplants). Survival significantly improved in the last decade compared with previous periods. CONCLUSIONS: During the last few years, transplant activity in Spain has remained steady, with approximately 250-300 transplants/year. Despite a more complex clinical context, survival has improved in recent years.