Dr. Amy Fielder is a cutting-edge cardiothoracic surgeon who represents change in the field of transplantation. She joins us in the studio alongside our hosts, Michael Tajima and Mary Jacoski, to discuss the rapid shifts in cardiac care and the power of the individual. From increasing ischemic times and geographic distances, to fostering a diverse community of growing respect and education, Dr. Fielder makes every effort to save lives.

Dr. Fiedler is also a proud supporter of Team Heart, an organization dedicated to helping all people in need of cardiac care in Rwanda. Team Heart’s dedicated and expert caregivers have saved many who are gravely ill and need surgical intervention. Without sufficient medical staffing, without preventative education and medication, without the appropriate health care facilities, the struggle is ongoing.

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Dr. Ahmet Kilic joins the studio to discuss the growth and accomplishments of the Johns Hopkins Medicine heart transplant program. He shares a recent, monumental accomplishment of transplanting five hearts in a mere seven days, made possible by the effective coordination of a large team and the identification of appropriate patients. Dr. Kilic also discusses the changing criteria for donor and recipient selection, the utilization of preservation techniques, and the future frontiers in heart transplantation.

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We're joined by renowned surgical director Dr. Pablo Sanchez, who highlights the logistical challenges of coordinating a transplant team and the use of technology to streamline communication. Discover how new donor lung allocation policies and innovative technologies like the Paragonix app are enhancing transplant coordination and striving to improve patient outcomes. Through inspiring patient stories, Dr. Sanchez shares the rewarding nature of this field and explores the exciting challenges ahead, all underscored by the essential roles of teamwork and leadership.

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In this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Dr. Hannah Copeland, one of the foundational authors of the notable ISHLT Consensus Statement on Donor Heart and Lung Procurement. Dr. Copeland has contributed to numerous research publications on various cardiac topics, with a remarkable emphasis on standardizing the many common variables that can shift the circumstances of a case.

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In this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Dr. Andreas Zuckermann, a luminary in the realm of transplantation. Dr. Zuckermann takes us on a journey through his distinguished career, from transplant coordinator to cardiac surgeon to ISHLT President, shedding light on his pivotal contributions to the field. In honor of the recent ISHLT conference held this month in Prague, we also delve into the genesis of the GUARDIAN clinical registry, the largest prospective registry in transplantation aimed at propelling the science of transplantation to new heights.

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Dr. Joseph Scalea joins us in the studio to discuss the ever-growing need for innovation and tech that is driving healthcare forward. Driven by a passion for creativity and engineering, Dr. Scalea shares his journey into transplantation and how he seeks to shake things up with cutting-edge clinical advancements. From his role as a leading innovator to his love for art and design, Scalea shares how to reshape the field through a straightforward and simple mindset.

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The heart allocation system has been evolving for decades, dating back to the late 80s. On today's episode, Dr. Shelley Hall sheds light on the latest development: the continuous distribution model aimed at enhancing the allocation process. This model takes into account various factors such as medical urgency, post-transplant survival rates, and ensuring equitable access for all patients.

In our conversation, Dr. Hall stresses the importance of leveraging data analytics and gathering public feedback to make informed decisions. She emphasizes that transparency and inclusivity are key in shaping policies that impact the lives of countless individuals awaiting life-saving transplants.

The last opportunity to provide feedback on these proposals is prior to 11:59 PM ET on March 19, 2024. Learn more, or provide feedback by visiting: https://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/policies-bylaws/public-comment/update-on-continuous-distribution-of-hearts/

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From the historic reliance on ice storage to the cutting-edge realm of controlled hypothermic preservation, discover how temperature plays a pivotal role in organ preservation. In this debut episode of our conversational series, Professor Laurens Cuelemans from the University of Leuven Hospital sheds light on the shifting landscape of lung transplantation, with a focus on organ preservation methods and novel concepts to mitigate staff burnout.

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