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ischemia and necrosis up to 48 hrs. after transplant
generally unresponsive to tx
must remove |
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3 months-1 yr
changes in immunosuppression
early intervention is key here an can be reversed
body is attacking the graft or oran
T-lymphocytes react to graft antigens, anti-rejection meds can stop attack |
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first few months with a progressive breakdown
B-cells and T-cell response
chronic inflammation deteriorates function
meds may slow down, but graft failure is common and needs re-implant |
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can last 72 hours before being harvested with cadavers
living transplants preferred but less common |
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| recipients heart is removed and a new heart is placed in same anatomical position |
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"piggy-back" the diseased heart is retained
these are rare but used for patients with pulmonary hypertension |
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| increased rate of rejection |
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| not life saving surgery, stabilizing transplant to |
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| contraindicated with heart/coronary heart disease |
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