Chapter: Ventricular Assist Device as Bridge-to-Transplant
Publication Title
Contemporary Heart Transplantation: Organ and Tissue Transplantation
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2020
Keywords
cards; cards publication; oregon; portland
Abstract
This work provides a one-of- a-kind volume that includes all aspects of heart transplantation from its historic beginning to its current day standards which now make the procedure a long-term treatment option for heart failure patients. The subjects covered include technical aspects of the procurement and implant procedures, as well as the medical nuances of pre-operative preparation and post-transplant immunosuppression management; the current day multi-disciplinary make up of the transplant team along with information on the keys to building and running a successful transplant program; regulatory standards and listing policies and the impact of the growing mechanical circulatory support technologies on the transplant field; and emerging technologies and future possibilities. All chapters are written by experts in the field and include the most up-to-date peer reviewed studies and clinical guidelines. This book gives an ever-changing reference that will become the text of choice for those beginning or continuing their transplant careers.
Area of Special Interest
Cardiovascular (Heart)
Specialty/Research Institute
Cardiology
