Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Cardiac transplantation.

O H Frazier, D A Cooley

    The Surgical Clinics of North America
    |June 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Cardiac transplantation is a proven therapy for end-stage heart disease. The Texas Heart Institute

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Primary cardiac tumors in infants and children: immediate and long-term operative results.

    The Annals of thoracic surgery·1996
    Same author

    Survival after aberrant right subclavian artery-esophageal fistula: case report and literature review.

    Journal of vascular surgery·1996
    Same author

    Transmyocardial laser revascularization: clinical experience with twelve-month follow-up.

    The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery·1996
    Same author

    Successful repair of a massive coronary arteriovenous fistula in a 68-year-old man.

    The Annals of thoracic surgery·1996
    Same author

    Building shelters. Safeguards in public disclosure of outcomes data.

    Circulation·1996
    Same author

    Carotid endarterectomy. Results in asymptomatic and symptomatic patients.

    Texas Heart Institute journal·1996
    Same journal

    Social Determinants of Health, Health Disparities, and Surgical Equity.

    The Surgical clinics of North America·2026
    Same journal

    Beyond the Scalpel's Reach.

    The Surgical clinics of North America·2026
    Same journal

    Stepwise Solutions-Society.

    The Surgical clinics of North America·2026
    Same journal

    Stepwise Solutions-Hospitals.

    The Surgical clinics of North America·2026
    Same journal

    Stepwise Solutions for Providers.

    The Surgical clinics of North America·2026
    Same journal

    Stepwise Solutions-Patients Social Determinants of Health, Health Disparities, and Surgical Equity.

    The Surgical clinics of North America·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Transplantation Medicine
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Cardiac transplantation has evolved from early experimental studies in 1905 to a recognized treatment for end-stage heart disease.
    • Significant advancements occurred between 1967 and 1968, solidifying its therapeutic potential.
    • The Texas Heart Institute, a leading transplant center, revived its program in 1981.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the outcomes of the cardiac transplant program at the Texas Heart Institute since its re-establishment.
    • To highlight the key factors contributing to the program's success.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized cyclosporine, an immunosuppressant, for patient management.
    • Implemented meticulous donor selection and patient management protocols.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Focused on detailed surgical procedures and comprehensive postoperative care.

    • Main Results:

    • As of July 17, 1985, 74 heart transplant operations were successfully performed.
    • The program demonstrated consistent application of best practices in all phases of transplantation.

    Conclusions:

    • The Texas Heart Institute's cardiac transplant program has achieved significant success since 1981.
    • Careful attention to donor selection, patient management, surgical technique, and postoperative care are crucial for successful heart transplantation.