Organ transplants saves lives but it is not without many challenges.  There is the possibility of infection, transplant rejection, and other serious complications.

But first, there are the logistical issues surrounding organ transportation. Advances in technology like what is known as "Heart In A box" is making it safer and more accessible to get donor organs to patients who need them.


For more KCBS Radio's Dan Mitchinson spoke with Dr. Ed Mcgee, Surgical Director of the Heart Transplantation and Ventricular Assist Device Program at Loyola Medicine

Organ transplants saves lives but it is not without many challenges.  There is the possibility of infection, transplant rejection, and other serious complications.
But first, there are the logistical issues surrounding organ transportation. Advances in technology like what is known as "Heart In A box" is making it safer and more accessible to get donor organs to patients who need them.
 For more KCBS Radio's Dan Mitchinson spoke with Dr. Ed Mcgee, Surgical Director of the Heart Transplantation and Ventricular Assist Device Program at Loyola Medicine

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