«This is critical because the number of
available deceased organ donors has been stagnant, but the demand has dramatically increased.
Not exact matches
The researchers note that these data alone do not capture all potential
deceased organ donors in the U.S., as the current definition of an eligible death excludes potential donors over age 70, and those classified as a «donation after cardiac death» donor, both of which broaden the pool of
available donors.
«There are always more patients waiting for
deceased donors than there are
available organs, but living donors can literally save lives by adding to the supply now,» Pratt says.