title: [Noninvasive methods for the diagnosis of rejection after heart transplantation].
abstract: Acute rejection is a major complication after heart transplantation. Prognosis depends on early detection and effective treatment. Currently, the most reliable technique for the detection of acute cardiac rejection is endomyocardial biopsy (EMB). Because of invasive procedure, it is not suitable for daily monitoring. If the pattern of rejection shows a focal distribution, false-negative results can be expected. So far, many studies were performed to evaluate diagnostic value of noninvasive procedures in acute rejection, but none of them was found to be superior to EMB. Value of different noninvasive procedures in the diagnosis of acute rejection after heart transplantation is discussed in this review.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Medical Faculty, Akdeniz University, Antalya. aybel68@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Aytül
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Belgi
authors.forename: Ibrahim
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Başarici
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods; D004452:Echocardiography / Q000379:methods; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000379:methods; D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests
vernacular_title: Kalp Transplantasyonu Yapilan Olgularda Akut Rejeksiyon Tanisinda Kullanilan Noninvazif Yöntemler.