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An Immunological Model for Heterotopic Heart and Cardiac Muscle Cell Transplantation in Rats
Published on: May 8, 2020
[Infection after cardiac transplantation: prevention and management]
Zhi-qiang Chen1, Hao Chen, Hao Lai
1Cardiac Department of Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
Objective:
To explore and sum up the characteristics of infection after cardiac transplantation and to discuss the prophylaxis and management.
Method:
From May 2000 to April 2003, 36 patients received orthotopic heart transplantation, the clinical data were observed and analyzed.
Results:
Infection occurred in 2 (6%) cases, both belonged to lung infection caused by human cytomegalovirus. The 2 cases were cured by ganciclovir intravenously.
Conclusion:
Good prophylactic method may decrease post cardiac transplantation infection significantly. It is very important to early diagnose and treat infection.
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