Management of orthotopic heart transplant recipients at Brooke Army Medical Center.
Advances in heart transplantation and post-operative rejection therapy have given new hope to patients with end-stage congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathies. The growing numbers of pre- and post-transplant patients and the complexity of their care underscore the need for a multispecialty approach to patient management. This study examines the success of a multi-service program at Brooke Army Medical Center which offers pre- and post-transplant care to active duty, dependent, and retired military personnel.
Khan
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Department of Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234.
Pupa
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Wellford
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Padove
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Moody
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Rubal
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery; D016027:Heart Transplantation / Q000379:methods* / Q000401:mortality; D006772:Hospitals, Military; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008889:Military Personnel; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D015996:Survival Rate