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A Modified Method for Heterotopic Mouse Heart Transplantion
Published on: June 23, 2014
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Abstract:
The article reviews history, indication and follow-up after heart transplantation, including the mechanical assist devices. Various complications of posttransplant follow-up are mentioned, e.g. rejection, infection, vasculopathy, meta-bolic disorders, hypertension or malignities. Pharmacotherapy used for immunosuppression is discussed. Heart transplantation improves the prognosis of patients with previous heart failure and also their quality of life. Key words: heart transplantation - immunosuppression - mechanical assist devices - rejection - terminal heart failure.
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