How is my child placed on the transplant waiting list for a new heart?
An extensive evaluation must be completed before your child can be placed on the transplant list. Testing includes: blood tests, diagnostic tests, and psychological and social evaluation of the child (if old enough) and the family. Tests are done to gather information that will help determine how urgent it is that your child is placed on the transplant list, as well as ensure the child receives a donor organ that is a good match.
