Indicaciones del trasplante cardiaco

Heart transplantation has become in the last 30 years the technique of choice for the treatment of heart failure in advanced stages. It should be done a careful selection of candidates who, in addition to the medical indication, must have social and psychological characteristics to deal with the whole procedure and follow-up. It is very important that patients with optimal treatment, are referred to specialized centers. The main Scientific Societies have published their recommendations in the Guidelines for the treatment of heart failure, based on the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation recommendations.