[Follow-up after heart transplantation in clinical practice--main problems].
The author describes his experience in a long-term follow up of patients after heart transplantation (HTx) abroad and short-term results of heart transplant programme in SUSCH (Bratislava) which began on March 21, 1998. The total group contains 73 patients (17 operated on in Slovakia). The most frequent adverse effects of HTx and immunosuppression--infections, rejection, hypertension, graft vessel disease and malignities--are discussed.
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Slovenský ústav srdcových a cievnych chorôb, Bratislava. transpl@susch.sk
D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D016027:Heart Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications