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# 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)

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