What are standard selection criteria for patients who are eligible for heart transplantation?

Some of the selection criteria for isolated heart transplant are age </= 70 years, controlled DM (Hba1c </=7.5, BMI </=35 kg/m2 (may vary according to institution), absence of irreversible fixed pulmonary hypertension (PASP> 50 mm Hg and either TPG > 15 mm Hg or PVR > 3 WU), no illicit drug use in the last 6 months, absence of uncontrolled active infection (collaborate with infectious disease), absence of active malignancy (collaborate with an oncologist for specific malignancy), advanced liver, kidney or lung disease (not applicable for a candidate who is eligible for dual/multiorgan transplant), adequate social support and compliance with care.

Reference: Peled et al., PMID 39115488