Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2973342 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
HBV vaccination of patients with advanced heart failure was successful in approximately 50% of patients and was most successful in Status 2 patients. Early initiation of the vaccine series may increase utilization of HBcAb+ donors. HBV vaccination is unlikely to benefit Status 1 patients.
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Authors
W. Quinton MD, Angela MD, David J. MD, Andrew L. MD, Brenda J. MD, Wendy M. MD,