Arrhythmias

1. Must not donate if:

a)    Symptomatic or requires treatment
 

b)    The donor is undergoing investigation

c)    The donor has a history of an arrhythmia (eg Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Supraventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia) even if their symptoms have now settled.

2. In other cases:
Refer to a 'Designated Clinical Support Officer'.

1. Donors with a previous history of an arrhythmia triggered by a non-cardiac medical condition which has now been treated (eg thyrotoxicosis), refer to a Designated Clinical Support Officer.

2. Donors who have been treated by ablation therapy for Supraventricular Tachycardia (including Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome), refer to a Designated Clinical Support Officer.

3. Donors with a history of palpitations where the donor has been assessed clinically and a cardiac cause has been excluded, accept.

Cardiovascular Disease

Some heart irregularities may be made worse through blood loss or by a general anaesthetic. This includes a risk that donation could trigger a recurrence in someone with a history of a previous arrhythmia. In cases where the donor’s eligibility is not clear, Designated Clinical Support Officer referral ensures further information can be sought regarding their condition.

This entry has been revised to clarify the obligatory and descretionary criteria.