Cardiac surgery - Whole Blood and Components

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate.

Discretionary

If surgery was for a congenital heart defect, cure has been achieved and donation is not excluded because of their transfusion history, accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Cardiovascular disease
• Surgery
• Transfusion

Additional information

Individuals who have had cardiac surgery, other than for congenital abnormality, are unlikely to be fit enough to safely have a unit of blood removed. An individual who has had congenital abnormalities corrected can often lead a normal lifestyle and may be able to give blood safely.

Reason for change:

To bring guidance into line with the Cardiovascular Disease Topic.

Version details:

WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 36 (01 November 2016)