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Hira Shakoor1,2, Ahmad Abdelrehim1,2, Neville Maliakkal1,2
1Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, Texas, USA.
Little is known about the development of human leukocyte antigen antibodies with use of the temporary transvalvular pump 5.5 mechanical circulatory support device. This case reports a patient who developed de novo antibodies prior to his heart transplantation and remains free of any episodes of rejection post transplantation to date. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.).
Little is known about the development of human leukocyte antigen antibodies with use of the temporary transvalvular pump 5.5 mechanical circulatory support device. This case reports a patient who developed de novo antibodies prior to his heart transplantation and remains free of any episodes of rejection post transplantation to date. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.).
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