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Retrospective analysis of the impact of pre‐transplant implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator status on long‐term prognosis in heart transplant patients

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Sudden cardiac death (SCD) post‐heart transplantation affects 8%–35% of patients; however, the risk profile remains to be completely elucidated. While pre‐transplant ICDs are typically removed during transplantation, no information exists… Click to show full abstract

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) post‐heart transplantation affects 8%–35% of patients; however, the risk profile remains to be completely elucidated. While pre‐transplant ICDs are typically removed during transplantation, no information exists to suggest if this pre‐transplant risk stratification is also associated with post‐transplant outcomes. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of pre‐transplant ICD status on long‐term prognosis post‐heart transplant.

Keywords: status long; pre transplant; impact pre; heart; transplant

Journal Title: Clinical Transplantation
Year Published: 2022

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