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Sharp drop in heart donations

HEART transplants in Ireland have hit a 10 year low due to a sharp drop in donations, according to the National Centre for Cardiac Surgery.

Wed, 13 Oct, 2004 - 01:00

Claire O'Sullivan

Just five transplants have taken place so far this year compared to 18 in 2003 and 16 the previous year.

Twenty one people are currently on the heart transplant waiting list - one of the highest figures in recent years.

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