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Multiple cardiac procedures after heart transplantation: a case report
A Hoffmeier1, C Schmid, M C Deng
1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Münster University, Germany.
The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
|August 1, 1996
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Multiple cardiac procedures, including bypass grafting and valve replacement, can be safely performed after heart transplantation. These interventions offer a viable alternative to retransplantation for select patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Transplantation Medicine
Background:
- Heart transplantation is a life-saving procedure for end-stage heart failure.
- Patients may develop new cardiac issues post-transplantation requiring further intervention.
- Retransplantation is an option but carries significant risks and limited donor availability.
Abstract:
We report on a 56-year-old patient who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting, tricuspid valve replacement, and pacemaker implantation within 49 months after heart transplantation. This case readily demonstrates that multiple cardiac procedures can be safely performed after heart transplantation and may thus serve as an alternative to retransplantation.