| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2883601 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Steroid withdrawal is possible in 57% of patients at 6 months after transplantation. The institution of an early steroid taper protocol improves the overall freedom from malignancies and may decrease the frequency of infection and prolong overall survival without increasing the risk of posttransplant coronary artery disease.
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Authors
David H. MD, Brian C. BS, Joshua D. BS, Michael E. MD, Michelle C. BS, Patricia A. RN, Paul A. MS, Dan M. MD, Michael A. MD, Mark H. MD, Clyde W. MD, W. Steves MD, J. Michael MD,