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Review
. 2017 Sep;35(3):453-471.
doi: 10.1016/j.anclin.2017.05.002. Epub 2017 Jul 5.

Anesthesia for Heart Transplantation

Davinder Ramsingh  1 , Reed Harvey  2 , Alec Runyon  3 , Michael Benggon  3
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Review

Anesthesia for Heart Transplantation

Davinder Ramsingh et al. Anesthesiol Clin. 2017 Sep.

Abstract

This article seeks to evaluate current practices in heart transplantation. The goals of this article were to review current practices for heart transplantation and its anesthesia management. The article reviews current demographics and discusses the current criteria for candidacy for heart transplantation. The process for donor and receipt selection is reviewed. This is followed by a review of mechanical circulatory support devices as they pertain to heart transplantation. The preanesthesia and intraoperative considerations are also discussed. Finally, management after transplantation is also reviewed.

Keywords: Circulatory support; Criteria for heart transplantation; Heart transplantation; Right heart failure.

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