Pediheart Podcast #210: Down Syndrome And Cardiac Transplantation

This week we delve into the world of heart transplantation to review a recent article on the topic of outcomes of the Down syndrome patient undergoing heart transplantation. Are infections or cancers more common in this patient group following transplantation? What role does intellectual disability play in the present era in decisions regarding transplantation in this patient group? Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University, Dr. Justin Godown, shares his insights into this important topic. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.121.024883