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Review
. 2023 Nov-Dec;79(6):616-620.
doi: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2023.03.008. Epub 2023 Jun 28.

50-years journey of heart transplant

Sameer Kumar  1 , Nikhil Tiwari  1 , Saurabh Singh  2 , Kiran Chowdlu Kalappa  3
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Review

50-years journey of heart transplant

Sameer Kumar et al. Med J Armed Forces India. 2023 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Heart transplant is an established modality for the treatment of heart disease refractory to medical therapy. The last 50 years have seen the evolution of immune suppression therapy and standardization of protocols which have significantly improved outcomes following cardiac transplants. Donor availability is the main limiting factor and has restricted the number of heart transplants worldwide. Simultaneously, left ventricular assist devices have evolved to provide a "bridge" for recovery and transplant and alternatively as destination therapy to those waiting for the availability of a donor. This review article provides an overview of the current status of heart transplants after half a century and specific issues pertaining to our country.

Keywords: Heart failure; Heart transplant; Left ventricular assist device.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have none to declare.

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