Outcomes of Cardiac Transplantation

Abstract

Cardiac transplantation is the treatment that patients with severe heart failure turn to after unsuccessful medical and device therapy. Patients are listed according to the severity of their illness and the availability of a compatible heart donor. The present of other diseases, such as pulmonary hypertension or any kidney diseases, could lead to even more consequences. Heart transplantation has shown encouraging results, but long-term complications are still common.