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Laser speckle imaging can identify hearts suitable for transplantation
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In the majority of cases, graft failure after heart transplantation is attributable to abnormalities like severe coronary artery disease. As donors with extended criteria like advanced age and pre-existing heart conditions become eligible for heart transplantation, careful screening for congenital abnormalities has become crucial. Invasive coronary angiography is an essential screening tool that can detect coronary artery disease (CAD), a condition characterized by cholesterol deposits in the heart’s arteries. However, logistical challenges limit utility so it’s used for fewer than a third of donors who are at risk of developing CAD.