title: Transplantation in end-stage heart failure.
abstract: The benefits and limitations of cardiac transplantation as a treatment option are presented. Also discussed are the phases of the transplant process and pertinent nursing interventions. Advances in immunosuppressive drugs and patient management are highlighted, and long-term considerations and possible advances for the future are presented.
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Dressler
mesh_terms: D006333:Heart Failure / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D016027:Heart Transplantation / Q000276:immunology / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control