Atherosclerosis in transplant heart.
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-85063
ABSTRACT
Graft atherosclerosis in the transplant heart is essentially asymptomatic due to denervation of the transplant heart and also is rapidly progressive. After one year it is the major cause of transplant rejection. Histopathologically, graft atherosclerosis differs from the conventional atherosclerosis. Intra-vascular ultrasound and repeated coronary angiography help in its early diagnosis. Angioplasty and bypass graft surgery are not of much help. Preventive measures through dietary means to keep triglycerides under control and prophylactic use of calcium channel blocker, diltiazem are rewarding. Many patients with graft coronary atherosclerosis end up with retransplant.
Texto completo:
DisponíveL
Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Doença da Artéria Coronariana
/
Humanos
/
Transplante de Coração
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de rastreamento
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
1996
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Similares
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS