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Nurs Times
; 98(28): 34-7, 2002.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12168377
RESUMEN
Cardiac transplantation is recognised as an effective treatment option for severe heart failure in carefully selected recipients. This article emphasises the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach and focuses on the first 24-48 hours of postoperative care. It discusses organ rejection; pain control; infection; psychological implications and rehabilitation. Survival rates and a brief history of transplantation are also provided.