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A gentler approach to monitor for heart transplant rejection

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Despite developments in circulating biomarker and imaging technology in the assessment of cardiovascular disease, the surveillance and diagnosis of heart transplant rejection has continued to rely on histopathologic interpretation of the endomyocardial biopsy.

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Right Ventricular Function on Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Long-Term Outcomes in Stable Heart Transplant Recipients

Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging

Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:In heart transplant recipients, right ventricular (RV) dysfunction may occur for a variety of reasons. Whether RV dysfunction in the stable phase after heart transplantation is associated with long-term adverse outcomes is unknown.

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Leveraging Human Tissue for Discovery in Heart Transplantation

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 149, Issue 21 , Page 1667-1669, May 21, 2024.

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The Future of Pediatric and Adult Heart Transplantation: Perspective From the United States

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 149, Issue 5 , Page 339-341, January 30, 2024.

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Beyond Survival: Empowering Women by Enhancing Reproductive Health Education for Heart Transplant Recipients

Circulation: Heart Failure

Circulation: Heart Failure, Ahead of Print.

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Direct VO2 Measurement: Getting the Fick Right for Heart Transplant Eligibility

Circulation: Heart Failure

Circulation: Heart Failure, Ahead of Print.

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Cardiogenic Shock in Older Adults: A Focus on Age-Associated Risks and Approach to Management: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. Individual programs oftentimes develop upper age limits for various interventional strategies for their patients, including heart transplantation and durable left ventricular assist devices.