Smith Ngeve BA , John A. Kucera MD , Seth E.M. Wolf MD , Berk Aykut MD , Tariq M. Omer MS , Alejandro Murillo-Berlioz MD , Sarah Casalinova BS , Douglas M. Overbey MD, MPH , Joseph W. Turek MD, PhD, MBA
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We report the first US pediatric heart transplant utilizing the XVIVO Heart Assist Transport (XHAT) system for donor heart preservation. An 11-year-old recipient successfully received a heart from a 27-year-old donor using hypothermic ex vivo perfusion. The transplant was uncomplicated, with excellent 6-month outcomes. This case highlights the potential of XHAT to expand donor access and improve preservation in pediatric heart transplantation.