Normalization of native heart function years after heterotopic transplantation

Authors
Beyer, EAK McMullan, DM Delgado, R Gregoric, I Radovancevic, B Frazier, OH
Citation
Eak. Beyer et al., Normalization of native heart function years after heterotopic transplantation, ANN THORAC, 70(5), 2000, pp. 1690-1691
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
70
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1690 - 1691
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200011)70:5<1690:NONHFY>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
We describe a patient whose native heart function has normalized several ye ars after heterotopic heart transplantation. The native heart sustained the patient's circulation at a time when the donor heart was temporarily dysfu nctional. Native heart improvement, let alone normalization, is considered rare after heterotopic transplantation but has been noted with increased fr equency after long-term unloading with left ventricular assistance. (Ann Th orac Surg 2000;70:1690-2) (C) 2000 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.