| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5597658 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The need for HCA during heart transplantation is rare but, when required, it is frequently a life-saving adjunct to cardiopulmonary bypass. However, patients who require HCA have higher rates of postoperative complications. Risk factors for needing HCA during transplantation include congenital heart disease and more than one prior sternotomies.
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Authors
Robert A. MD, Laura MD, Amanda BA, Andres BA, Koji MD, PhD, Paul J. MD, Hiroo MD, PhD, Emile A. MD, Yoshifumi MD, PhD, Isaac MD,