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Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation, 2010
This paper briefly and subjectively reviews a number of the modest or tentative, but noteworthy, advances in heart transplantation that have been made during the past 18 months or so.The advances reviewed concern the selection of recipients, the management of the heart transplantation waiting list, the management of donors, post-heart transplant ...
Maria G, Crespo-Leiro +3 more
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This paper briefly and subjectively reviews a number of the modest or tentative, but noteworthy, advances in heart transplantation that have been made during the past 18 months or so.The advances reviewed concern the selection of recipients, the management of the heart transplantation waiting list, the management of donors, post-heart transplant ...
Maria G, Crespo-Leiro +3 more
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Chimerism of the Transplanted Heart
New England Journal of Medicine, 2002Cases in which a male patient receives a heart from a female donor provide an unusual opportunity to test whether primitive cells translocate from the recipient to the graft and whether cells with the phenotypic characteristics of those of the recipient ultimately reside in the donor heart.
Quaini, F. +8 more
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Pediatric Heart Transplantation
Cardiology Clinics, 1990Since the introduction of cyclosporine in the early 1980s, there has been a surge of activity in the field of pediatric heart transplantation. Careful patient selection has resulted in operative and short-term patient survival comparable to that achieved in adult transplant programs.
M L, Jacobs, J F, Williams
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Archives of Surgery, 1964
Histologic examination of the homografted heart at the time of "rejection" shows round cell infiltration, interstitial hemorrhage, edema, and necrosis. 1-3 With the obvious histocompatibility of cardiac autografts one would not anticipate these specific alterations in histologic appearance. However, with electron microscopy we have demonstrated certain
T, COOPER +3 more
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Histologic examination of the homografted heart at the time of "rejection" shows round cell infiltration, interstitial hemorrhage, edema, and necrosis. 1-3 With the obvious histocompatibility of cardiac autografts one would not anticipate these specific alterations in histologic appearance. However, with electron microscopy we have demonstrated certain
T, COOPER +3 more
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Immunosuppression and Heart Transplantation
2021Since the first human heart transplant in 1967, immense advancements have been made in the field of immunosuppression. This chapter provides an in-depth analysis of the use of immunosuppressive agents in heart transplant recipients. Evidence regarding maintenance immunosuppressive regimens, the efficacy of induction immunosuppression and corticosteroid
Nilay, Sutaria +2 more
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Surgical Clinics of North America, 1978
For patients with end-stage cardiac failure unresponsive to maximal medical and nontransplant surgical therapy, transplantation is a realistic therapeutic endeavor that results in 25 to 30 per cent long-range salvage and rehabilitation of patients in a situation where no practical alternatives currently exist.
F T, Thomas, R R, Lower
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For patients with end-stage cardiac failure unresponsive to maximal medical and nontransplant surgical therapy, transplantation is a realistic therapeutic endeavor that results in 25 to 30 per cent long-range salvage and rehabilitation of patients in a situation where no practical alternatives currently exist.
F T, Thomas, R R, Lower
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Heart transplantation candidacy
Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation, 2020Purpose of review Timely referral of eligible candidates for consideration of advanced therapies, such as a heart transplantation or mechanical circulatory support is essential. The characteristics of heart transplantation candidates have changed significantly over the years, leading to a more complex evaluation process.
Jefferson L, Vieira, Mandeep R, Mehra
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Satisfaction With Heart Transplantation
Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 2006This research investigated patient satisfaction with heart transplantation (HT) 6 months after surgery. The authors explored whether HT patients would make the decision to have HT again and examined medical, psychosocial, and demographic factors associated with satisfaction or dissatisfaction in 257 HT recipients.
Anne, Jalowiec +2 more
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Heart Transplantation: A Review
Journal of Transplant Coordination, 1999This article explores current developments and continuing dilemmas in heart transplantation. Statistical trends such as the increased number of candidates and the increased waiting time are described. Recent developments in implantable ventricular assist device technology and the perioperative use of nitric oxide are also highlighted.
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Heart and Heart-Lung Transplantation
Nursing Clinics of North America, 1989The fields of heart and combined heart-lung transplantation continue to evolve, allowing treatment of more individuals with end-stage heart and lung disease. The postoperative course and rehabilitation phase may be arduous, emphasizing the importance of selecting candidates who meet specific medical and psychosocial criteria.
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