Rapid decline in glomerular filtration rate during the first weeks following heart transplantation
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We hypothesized that a decrease in renal function is seen immediately after heart transplantation (HTX) with little recovery over time. Twelve consecutive patients had their glomerular filtration rate (GFR) measured using (51)Cr-ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) measured GFR (mGFR) before transplantation and at 1, 2, 3, and 26 weeks after transplantation. The mGFR decreased by 28% and 24% during the first 3 and 26 weeks, respectively, with mean blood cyclosporine concentration as an independent risk factor for the decrease in mGFR. The identification of cyclosporine A (CsA) as the most important risk factor for the rapid and sustained decrease in renal function supports the need for more studies on renoprotective strategies immediately after HTX.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Transplantation Proceedings |
Vol/bind | 43 |
Udgave nummer | 5 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1904-7 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 0041-1345 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2011 |
ID: 40151326