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Review
. 2019 Sep;24(5):805-820.
doi: 10.1007/s10741-019-09794-1.

Primary graft dysfunction after heart transplantation: a thorn amongst the roses

Sanjeet Singh Avtaar Singh  1   2   3 , Jonathan R Dalzell  4 , Colin Berry  5 , Nawwar Al-Attar  6   4   5
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Review

Primary graft dysfunction after heart transplantation: a thorn amongst the roses

Sanjeet Singh Avtaar Singh et al. Heart Fail Rev. 2019 Sep.

Abstract

Primary graft dysfunction (PGD) remains the leading cause of early mortality post-heart transplantation. Despite improvements in mechanical circulatory support and critical care measures, the rate of PGD remains significant. A recent consensus statement by the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) has formulated a definition for PGD. Five years on, we look at current concepts and future directions of PGD in the current era of transplantation.

Keywords: Management; Pathophysiology; Prevention; Primary graft dysfunction; Treatment.

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