The Impact of Sirolimus as a Primary Immunosuppressant on Myocardial Fibrosis and Diastolic Function Following Heart Transplantation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.660
Abstract: Purpose Myocardial fibrosis is an important contributor for development of diastolic dysfunction (DD) following heart transplantation (HT). Small studies have reported superiority of sirolimus (SRL) over calcineurin inhibitor (CNI) in mitigating DD assessed by echocardiography.… read more here.
Keywords: fibrosis; impact; following heart; transplantation ... See more keywords
Incidence and Clinical Significance of Hyperkalemia Following Heart Transplantation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.11.002
Abstract: BACKGROUND Hyperkalemia (HK) is a life-threatening complication following solid organ transplantation, and patients often need potassium-chelating agents and deviations from standard posttransplant protocols. This is the first study to report the incidence and clinical impact… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; hyperkalemia; transplantation; heart transplantation ... See more keywords
Financial implications of using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation following heart transplantation.
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivaa307
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Primary graft dysfunction after heart transplant is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be used to wean patients from cardiopulmonary bypass. This study retrospectively reviews a single-centre experience of… read more here.
Keywords: heart; ecmo; extracorporeal membrane; membrane oxygenation ... See more keywords
Symptomatic subdural hemorrhage following heart valve surgery: a retrospective cohort study.
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DOI: 10.3171/2023.1.jns222059
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Subdural hemorrhage (SDH) has been reported to be the most frequent intracranial hemorrhagic complication following open heart surgery; however, its clinical features and pathophysiology remain unclear. The aim of this retrospective study was to… read more here.
Keywords: valve surgery; following heart; surgery; heart valve ... See more keywords