Impact of fixed pulmonary hypertension on post-heart transplant outcomes in bridge-to-transplant patients
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Fixed pulmonary hypertension (FPH) is considered a contraindication to cardiac transplantation. Ventricular assist device (VAD) therapy through prolonged left ventricular unloading may reverse FPH. Our aim was to assess post-transplant outcomes and survival in patients with and without FPH undergoing VAD implantation as bridge to transplant.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation |
Vol/bind | 29 |
Udgave nummer | 11 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1253-8 |
Antal sider | 6 |
ISSN | 1053-2498 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1 nov. 2010 |
ID: 34117922