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Impact of intrapatient blood level variability of calcineurin inhibitors on heart transplant outcomes
(Elsevier, 2021-03-18)
[Abstract]
Introduction and objectives.
Intrapatient blood level variability (IPV) of calcineurin inhibitors has been associated with poor outcomes in solid-organ transplant, but data for heart transplant are scarce. ...
Prognostic value of serum lactate levels in patients undergoing urgent heart transplant: a subanalysis of the ASIS-TC spanish multicenter study
(Elsevier, 2018-05-30)
[Abstract] Introduction and objectives. To study the prognostic value of serum lactate in patients under temporary preoperative mechanical circulatory support who underwent urgent heart transplant.
Methods. We conducted ...
Cardiac myosin activation with omecamtiv mecarbil in systolic heart failure
(Massachusetts Medical Society, 2020-11-13)
[Abstract]
BACKGROUND.
The selective cardiac myosin activator omecamtiv mecarbil has been shown to improve cardiac function in patients with heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction.
Its effect on cardiovascular ...
Incidence, Risk Factors and Prognostic Impact of Cytomegalovirus Infection After Heart Transplantation
(Elsevier, 2020-03-20)
[Abstract] Introduction and objectives. To assess the risk factors of CMV infection after heart transplant (HT) and its influence on long-term prognosis.
Methods. We conducted a retrospective single-centre study of ...
2019 EACTS Expert Consensus on long-term mechanical circulatory support
(Oxford, 2019-05-17)
[Abstract] Long-term mechanical circulatory support (LT-MCS) is an important treatment modality for patients with severe heart failure. Different devices are available, and many—sometimes contradictory—observations regarding ...
Determinants of maximal oxygen uptake in patients with heart failure
(Wiley Online Library, 2021-03-27)
[Abstract] Aims Maximum oxygen uptake (VO₂max) is an essential parameter to assess functional capacity of patients with heart failure (HF). We aimed to identify clinical factors that determine its value, as they have not ...
Malignancy following heart transplantation: differences in incidence and prognosis between sexes – a multicenter cohort study
(Wiley Online Library, 2021-03-12)
[Abstract]
Male patients are at increased risk for developing malignancy postheart transplantation (HT); however, real incidence and prognosis in both genders remain unknown. The aim of this study was to assess differences ...
In‐hospital and 1‐year mortality associated with diabetes in patients with acute heart failure: results from the ESC‐HFA Heart Failure Long‐Term Registry
(Wiley, 2016-10-28)
[Abstract] AIMS: The aim of this study was to evaluate the in-hospital and 1-year prognostic impact of diabetes and elevated blood glucose levels at hospital admission in patients with acute heart failure (HF).
METHODS ...
Building research initiative group: chronic illness management and adherence in transplantation (BRIGHT) study: study protocol
(Wiley, 2014-09-26)
[Abstract] AIM: This article describes the rationale, design and methodology of the Building research initiative group: chronic illness management and adherence in transplantation (BRIGHT) study. This study of heart ...
Prognostic significance of heart rate and its long-term trend in cardiac transplant patients
(Elsevier para Sociedad Española de Cardiología, 2015-04-11)
[Abstract] Introduction and objectives. The aim of the present study was to examine the prognostic significance of heart rate and its trend in heart transplantation.
Methods. This observational study enrolled 170 patients ...
