Griepp’s Historical Criteria Describing the Ideal Cardiac Donor

  Griepp’s Historical Criteria Describing the Ideal Cardiac Donor


  • Age < 30 yr
  • No significant medical problems
  • No substance abuse
  • Ischemic time < 2 h
  • No evidence of infection

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