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Oxygen therapy and palliative care in patients with heart failure. Response
(Elsevier, 2020-05-04)
Is degree of chronic illness management in heart transplant centers associated with better patient survival?: findings from the intercontinental BRIGHT study
(SAGE, 2021-09-22)
[Abstract] Purpose: To explore the association between the degree of Chronic illness management and survival rates at 1-, 3-, 5-years post heart transplantation.
Methods: Exploratory secondary analysis of a cross-sectional, ...
Atlas of the clinical genetics of human dilated cardiomyopathy
(Oxford para European Society of Cardiology, 2014-08-27)
[Abstract] Aim. Numerous genes are known to cause dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). However, until now technological limitations have hindered elucidation of the contribution of all clinically relevant disease genes to DCM ...
In-hospital postoperative infection after heart transplantation: risk factors and development of a novel predictive score
(Wiley, 2019-05-11)
[Abstract] Introduction: Infection is one of the most significant complications following heart transplantation (HT). The aim of this study was to identify specific risk factors for early postoperative infections in HT ...
Prevalence and correlates of cost-related medication nonadherence to immunosuppressive drugs after heart transplantation: the international multicenter cross-sectional bright study
(Wolters Kluwer, 2020)
[Abstract] Background: Cost-related medication nonadherence (CRMNA) refers to not taking medications as prescribed because of difficulties paying for them.
Objectives: The aims of this study were (1) to assess the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Circulating miR-181a-5p as a New Biomarker for Acute Cellular Rejection in Heart Transplantation
(Elsevier, 2020-06-07)
[Abstract] Background: Acute cellular rejection (ACR) is a major complication in heart transplantation (HTx). Endomyocardial biopsy is the reference method for early detection of ACR, but a new non-invasive approach is ...
Spanish Heart Transplantation Registry. 27th Official Report of the Spanish Society of Cardiology Working Group on Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation (1984-2015)
(Elsevier para Sociedad Española de Cardiología, 2016-10-01)
[Abstract] Introduction and objectives. The present article reports the characteristics and results of heart transplants in Spain since this therapeutic modality was first used in May 1984.
Methods. We describe the main ...
