Primary graft dysfunction after heart transplantation: Outcomes and resource utilization

201921 citationsJournal Article

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Mohammed Quader · Virginia Commonwealth University

Robert B. Hawkins · University of Virginia

J. Hunter Mehaffey · University of Virginia

Sula Mazimba · University of Virginia

Gorav Ailawadi · University of Virginia

Leora T. Yarboro · University of Virginia

Jeffrey Rich ·

Abstract

Primary graft dysfunction following heart transplantation developed in 15% of patients. Patients with PGD had significantly higher complications, resource utilization, and mortality. Preventive measures to address the development of PGD would reduce resource utilization and improve outcomes.

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Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes

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Published in: Journal of Cardiac Surgery

Volume 34, Issue 12, pp. 1519-1525

DOI: 10.1111/jocs.14274

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