Heart transplantation
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Editor(s)-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [1]; Ifrah Fatima, M.B.B.S[2]
Synonyms and keywords: Cardiac transplantation; Heart grafting
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Prognosis
Diagnosis
There is no single diagnostic study of choice. A thorough evaluation should be done- including a physical examination and appropriate imaging to select the patients for a heart transplant. The indications and criteria should be fulfilled; the contraindications should be looked out for.