Cardiac Transplantation The Columbia University Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital Manual

Unprecedentedly rapid advances in the areas of both immunosuppression and surgical technique not only have made cardiac transplantation the gold-standard surgical therapy for end-stage heart disease, but have also challenged practitioners to keep thoroughly up-to-date. In Cardiac Transplantation: Th...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Edwards, Niloo M. (Editor), Chen, Jonathan M. (Editor), Mazzeo, Pamela A. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Totowa, NJ Humana 2004, 2004
Edition:1st ed. 2004
Series:Contemporary Cardiology
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Recipient Selection
  • 2 Donor Selection and Management of the High-Risk Donor
  • 3 UNOS Policy and Transplant Coordination in Practice
  • 4 Techniques of Cardiac Transplantation in Adults
  • 5 Techniques of Cardiac Transplantation for Congenital Heart Disease
  • 6 Pathology and the Transplant Patient
  • 7 Posttransplant Management
  • 8 Immunosuppression for Cardiac Transplantation
  • 9 Long-Term Outcomes With Transplantation
  • 10 Pediatric Heart Transplantation
  • 11 Surgical Alternatives to Transplantation
  • 12 Mechanical Circulatory Assistance As a Bridge to Transplantation