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[Heart transplantation--one possibility in the treatment of advanced congestive heart failure]

J Fabián1, V Fischer, V Fridrich

  • 1Ustav kardiovaskulárnych chorôb v Bratislave, Slovakia.

Bratislavske Lekarske Listy
|January 1, 1996
PubMed

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Heart transplantation (HTx) is a vital treatment for end-stage congestive heart failure. This review covers HTx indications, contraindications, and patient outcomes, highlighting its role in refractory cases.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Congestive heart failure (CHF) presents significant epidemiological challenges regarding etiology and prognosis.
  • Heart transplantation (HTx) is explored as a critical intervention for advanced CHF.
  • The global landscape and historical context of HTx are examined.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present epidemiological data on congestive heart failure.
  • To justify and analyze the role of heart transplantation in CHF treatment.
  • To review indications, contraindications, and outcomes for heart transplant recipients.

Main Methods:

  • Epidemiological data analysis of congestive heart failure.
  • Review of global and national (Slovakia) heart transplantation history and status.
  • Analysis of inclusion criteria and patient follow-up for heart transplantation programs.

Main Results:

  • Heart transplantation is presented as an integral part of managing specific CHF patient groups.
  • Indications and contraindications for heart transplantation are reviewed.
  • Patient outcomes post-heart transplantation are described.

Conclusions:

  • Heart transplantation is a crucial therapeutic option for carefully selected patients with refractory congestive heart failure.
  • Understanding the epidemiology and prognosis of CHF is essential for determining HTx candidacy.
  • The review underscores the established role of HTx in modern cardiovascular medicine.

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