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Combined Heart-Liver Transplantation: A First Successful Case in Chile

Cristobal Vildosola1, Jhon W Arenas2, Agustín Laclote1

  • 1School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, CHL.

Cureus
|January 27, 2026
PubMed

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This report details the first successful combined heart-liver transplantation (CHLT) in Chile for a patient with end-stage heart and liver failure. The patient experienced a neurological complication but recovered fully, demonstrating CHLT feasibility.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Hepatology
  • Transplantation Surgery

Background:

  • Combined heart-liver transplantation (CHLT) is a complex procedure for patients with end-stage biventricular failure.
  • Indications include severe cardiomyopathy and advanced liver disease, necessitating simultaneous organ replacement.

Keywords:
combined heart-liver transplantationheart transplantationimmunosuppressionliver transplantationmulti-organ failure

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