You're right: It's a big problem. There aren't many. Most heart transplant donors in adults come from motorcycle accidents. Obviously there aren't many children, thank goodness.
Answered 6/23/2012
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OPOs find them: Small children need to receive hearts from brain dead small donors, roughly the same age. In the us every state has organ procurement organizations that search out such potential donors.
Answered 3/30/2013
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