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Fernando Antibas Atik1, Carolina de Castro Borges2, Marcelo Botelho Ulhoa2
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Instituto de Cardiologia do Distrito Federal, Brasília, Federal District, Brazil.
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
|May 3, 2022
Summary
Combined heart and kidney transplants in Brazil showed favorable outcomes in selected patients with advanced heart failure and end-stage kidney disease. A multidisciplinary team approach is crucial for successful combined organ transplantation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Nephrology
- Transplantation Medicine
Background:
- Combined solid organ transplantation is rarely performed in Brazil.
- Advanced heart failure and end-stage kidney disease often require complex treatment strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the initial experience with combined heart and kidney transplantation in Brazil.
- To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of this procedure in a select patient group.
Main Methods:
- Four patients underwent combined heart and kidney transplantation between January 2007 and December 2019.
- All patients had Chagas cardiomyopathy and were on preoperative dialysis.
Main Results:
- All four patients survived with a mean follow-up of 34.7 months, achieving New York Heart Association functional class I.
- Mean delayed kidney graft function was 22.9 days; one patient lost the kidney graft due to infection.
- The procedure demonstrated favorable short-term outcomes in this cohort.
Conclusions:
- Combined heart and kidney transplantation can be a successful option for carefully selected patients.
- A dedicated multidisciplinary team is essential for managing these complex cases.
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