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Editorial Comment: Rescue mechanical circulatory support for failing transplanted hearts.

Authors :
Hetzer, Roland
Delmo Walter, Eva Maria
Source :
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. Oct2012, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p702-703. 2p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

In this article, the author discusses the transplant heart failures. The authors states several reasons for graft failure including long ischaemic times, inadequate myocardial preservation and poor adaptation of the graft to the recipients' haemodynamic environment. The author informs that the measure that aims at reducing the transplant failure includes the use of inhaled nitric oxide and introduction of mechanical circulatory support (MCS).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10107940
Volume :
42
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
82108850
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezs351