Data Source
The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) database prospectively collected database of all thoracic transplants performed in the United States. We analyzed patients undergoing orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT) from January 1, 2010 to March 20, 2020. Patient and medical center identifiers were excluded from the analysis and manuscript. This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board at the University of Pittsburgh.