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Timothy Yeung1, Catriona McLean1, David M Kaye1,2
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ACR, acute cellular rejectionCNI, calcineurin inhibitorCTLA-4, cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen-4EMB, endomyocardial biopsyICI, immune checkpoint inhibitorISHLT, International Society for Heart and Lung TransplantationLVEF, left ventricular ejection fractionNT-proBNP, N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptidePD-1, programmed cell death protein-1PET, positron emission tomographySOT, solid organ transplantTTE, transthoracic echocardiogramheart failureimmunotherapymTOR, mammalian target of rapamycinmyocarditisRelated Concept Videos
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