Cardiothoracic
Information about cardiothoracic transplantation
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Both essential for life, the heart and lungs are transplanted in seven cardiothoracic transplant centres in the UK. Two cardiothoracic centres transplant paediatrics.
This section of the site describes aspects of cardiothoracic transplantation in the UK, and the role of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) in facilitating these programmes.
NHSBT is supported in its facilitation by clinical input from members of the Cardiothoracic Advisory Group, which has lead on the modernising of matching and offering of hearts and lungs to patients including the development of new urgent and super-urgent allocation schemes.
Cardiothoracic Advisory Group
Information about upcoming Cardiothoracic Advisory Group meetings and agendas, as well as, past meeting minutes and agendas.
Cardiothoracic Patient Group
Access the Cardiothoracic Patient Group terms of reference, meeting minutes and agendas.
Cardiothoracic transplant units
Basic information for cardiothoracic transplant units in the UK.
Policies and guidance
Policies and guidance relating to heart and lung transplantation