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    Mar 19, 2010, 05:13 PM
    Does rigor mortis set in on the heart?
    Does rigor mortis set in on the heart?
    Why do organs have to be kept at a low temp when being trannsported to the donor?
    At what temp is the organ kept?
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    Mar 19, 2010, 05:44 PM

    Any biological process slows down at reduced temperature. Freezing would be detrimental. Seems like ice used to be used or a temperature of 4 Centigrade. Just above freezing.

    See Organ Recovery's Miracle On Ice

    The above device also circulates fluids within the organ and transport device.
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    Mar 20, 2010, 11:48 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by louise166 View Post
    Does rigor mortis set in on the heart?
    Rigor mortis develops in all muscle groups including the cardiac muscle.
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