Heart-beating donors

Heart-beating donors are individuals who have been declared brain dead but still have functioning hearts, allowing their organs to be maintained with oxygen-rich blood. Because their hearts are still beating, organs like the liver and kidneys are in optimal condition for transplant. This status allows medical teams to carefully evaluate and recover organs for transplantation while the donor is still alive in a biological sense, ensuring high-quality organs for recipients. It is a critical approach in organ donation, helping save lives by providing healthy organs for those in need.