title: [Heart transplantations--the past, the present and outlook into the future].
abstract: We provide an overview of the history, current status and future perspectives of heart transplantations. We describe indication criteria and possible post-transplantation complications. Finally, we list the options that could, as an alternative, complement transplantations in the future. This is mainly the use of mechanical heart support devices.
authors.affiliation: I. Interní kardio-angiologická klinika Lékarské fakulty MU a FN u sv. Anny Brno. spinarova@fnusa.cz
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Spinarová
mesh_terms: D005544:Forecasting; D016027:Heart Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans