Title of article
Comparison of survival and other complications after heart transplantation in patients taking amiodarone before surgery versus those not taking amiodarone
Author/Authors
Blomberg، نويسنده , , Patrick J. and Feingold، نويسنده , , Andrew D. and Denofrio، نويسنده , , David and Rand، نويسنده , , William and Konstam، نويسنده , , Marvin A. and Estes III، نويسنده , , N.A.Mark and Link، نويسنده , , Mark S.، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2004
Pages
3
From page
379
To page
381
Abstract
Concern exists regarding preoperative amiodarone use and complications occurring after heart transplantation (HT). During a 10-year period of performing HT, we found that patients treated with amiodarone before undergoing HT had decreased overall survival, required longer periods of ventilatory support, and were at increased risk for significant bleeding complications. These findings raise further concern about the use of amiodarone treatment in patients with heart failure before undergoing HT.
Journal title
American Journal of Cardiology
Serial Year
2004
Journal title
American Journal of Cardiology
Record number
1897032
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