Autonomic reflexes in heterotopic heart transplantation.
Int J Clin Pract
; 58(5): 520-2, 2004 May.
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| ID: mdl-15206511
ABSTRACT
Heterotopic heart transplantation (HHT) is useful in the setting of irreversible pulmonary hypertension or donor/recipient size mismatch. The resulting pump is composed of two hearts attached to one another. Autonomic tone can be lost in orthotopic heart transplantation, but HHT is unique in that the donor heart lacks an autonomic nervous supply. This is relevant in terms of increasing cardiac output for example during exercise. We document altered autonomic tone in two of our patients who underwent HHT, and discuss the bearing this has on cardiac function.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Sistema Nervioso Autónomo
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Trasplante de Corazón
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Clin Pract
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido