Heart transplantation

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(Diagram illustrating the placement of a donor heart in an orthotopic procedure. Notice how the back of the patient's left atrium and great vessels are left in place).

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Criteria for Cardiac Transplantation

Equitable Distribution of Donor Hearts to those Awaiting Transplantation and the Process of Being Listed for a Transplant

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Electrocardiogram and Pacing After Cardiac 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]

Overview

Historical Perspective

Epidemiology and Demographics

Prognosis

Diagnosis

Indications

Contraindications

Criteria for Cardiac Transplantation

Equitable Distribution of Donor Hearts to those Awaiting Transplantation and the Process of Being Listed for a Transplant

Treatment

Immunosuppressive Therapy

Surgical Procedure

Follow-Up

Electrocardiogram and Pacing After Cardiac Transplantation

Additional Resources

  • Western Cape Government Website, South Africa (21 February 2005). "Chris Barnard Performs World's First Heart Transplant". Cape Gateway. Retrieved 2007-01-10.
  • Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. "Patient's Guide to Heart Transplant Surgery". University of Southern California. Retrieved 2007-01-10.
  • Nancy Reid (September 22, 2005). "Heart transplant: How is it performed?". Healthwise. Retrieved 2007-01-10.
  • Jeffrey Everett (10/29/2003). "Heart Transplant: Indications". AllRefer.com. Retrieved 2007-01-10. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  • "Hartford Hospital Heart Transplant Program". Hartford Hospital, Connecticut, United States. Retrieved 2007-01-10.
  • Official Heart Transplant Museum - Heart Of Cape Town

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