Practice Variation, Costs and Outcomes Associated with the Use of Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Pediatric Heart Transplant Recipients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00246-018-2042-1
Abstract: Right ventricular (RV) failure is a potentially fatal complication following heart transplantation (HTx). Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) is a selective pulmonary vasodilator that is used to decrease pulmonary vascular resistance immediately post-HTx to reduce the… read more here.
Keywords: htx; ino use; post htx; ino ... See more keywords
Heart Transplantation in Children with Trisomy 21
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.701
Abstract: Purpose There are limited data reporting outcomes of children with trisomy 21 undergoing heart transplantation (HTx). This project reports the waitlist and post-HTx outcomes of children with trisomy 21. Methods This is a retrospective cohort… read more here.
Keywords: post; heart; children trisomy; transplantation ... See more keywords
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation use in the first 24 hours following pediatric heart transplantation: Incidence, risk factors, and outcomes
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DOI: 10.1111/petr.13414
Abstract: Primary graft dysfunction following HTx is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess the incidence of, risk factors for, and outcomes of children requiring ECMO within 24 hours of HTx. This… read more here.
Keywords: risk; ecmo; risk factors; post htx ... See more keywords
Theophylline Use to Prevent Permanent Pacing in the Contemporary Era of Heart Transplantation: The Rotterdam Experience
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.896141
Abstract: Introduction Sinus node dysfunction and atrioventricular conduction disorders occur increasingly after orthotopic heart transplantation (HTX) due to aging donors and may require permanent pacemaker (PM) implantation. Theophylline has been used in the past in selected… read more here.
Keywords: heart transplantation; post htx; heart; theophylline ... See more keywords