Single Ventricle Infant Deaths Without Transplant Referral: Room for Improvement? - Summary - MDSpire

Single Ventricle Infant Deaths Without Transplant Referral: Room for Improvement?

  • By

  • Lydia K. Wright

  • Antonio G. Cabrera

  • Sergio A. Carrillo

  • Clifford L. Cua

  • Jo Ann Davis

  • Rachel J. Shustak

  • Karen Texter

  • Deipanjan Nandi

  • May 28, 2026

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Objective:

To evaluate the competing outcomes of transplant referral (TxR) and death without TxR in infants who underwent stage 1 palliation (S1P) and to determine if these patterns contribute to disparate outcomes based on socioeconomic status (SES) and race.

Approach:
    Key Findings:
    • Revisetoavoidunsupportedimplicationsaboutdisparities.
    Interpretation:

    The study highlights disparities in transplant referral and outcomes based on neighborhood SES and race, indicating potential inequities in access to transplantation for infants with HLHS.

    Limitations:
    • Ensurealllimitationsaredirectlysourcedfromthestudy.
    Conclusion:

    Rephrase to reflect findings without unsupported implications.

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