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Improving donor heart preservation.
- Source :
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European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery . Apr2012, Vol. 41 Issue 4, pe53-e55. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- In this article, the author comments on the challenges facing by surgeons regarding donor heart preservation. He states age as a significant factor for increased risk of acute graft failure as revealed by a research studies mentioning that modifying preservation solution along with some additives to it can reduce ischaemic injury after transplantation. He concludes that resuscitation and rejuvenation of aged donor hearts can be attained by perfusion during transport
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10107940
- Volume :
- 41
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 77391442
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezs058