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It's not all about the MELD Score

Transplants | Last Active: Nov 14, 2023 | Replies (217)
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@johnshaw

I am assuming that the Meld score indicates the livers level of functioning and whether it is regenerating. Just had my labs done yesterday. Doc is interested in kidneys and how they are doing. They won’t take me on transplant list unless I have a score of 14

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 27, 2019

Hi @johnshaw, welcome to Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion about MELD scores. You may be interesting in reading through the previous messages. @amyintucson @hogan_g1937 @gaylea1 and others asked similar questions.

You may also be interested in this blog article by Mayo Transplant staff.
- The MELD Score: Definitions and Frequently Asked Questions https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/transplant/newsfeed-post/the-meld-score-definitions-and-frequently-asked-questions/

Are you a candidate for a liver and kidney transplant?

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