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Determinants of survival following heart transplantation in adults with congenital heart disease

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Adult patients surviving with congenital heart disease (ACHD) is growing. We examine the factors associated with heart transplant outcomes in this challenging population with complex anatomy requiring redo-sur.

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Arrhythmias in children undergoing orthotopic heart transplantation

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Introduction Heart transplantation (HT) is the only treatment option in children with heart failure secondary to cardiomyopathies and non-reparable congenital heart diseases.

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A world-class institute dedicated to the treatment of all heart conditions has been inaugurated in Thailand.

Heart 2023 Conference

This institute is dedicated to pioneering research, innovation, and the development of clinically effective techniques for addressing various heart conditions. Additionally, it offers comprehensive cardiac screening and preventive care.

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Waitlist Outcomes in Candidates With Rare Causes of Heart Failure After Implementation of the 2018 French Heart Allocation Scheme

Circulation: Heart Failure

Circulation: Heart Failure, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:In 2018, an algorithm-based allocation system for heart transplantation (HT) was implemented in France. The cumulative incidence of waitlist mortality estimated with competing risk analysis and incidence of transplantation were compared between diagnosis groups.

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Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

Laurie Shroyer Geographic Variations in Lung Cancer Lobectomy Outcomes: The General Thoracic Surgery Database The Annals of Thoracic Surgery November 2017 Michael Durheim Mortality and Respiratory Failure After Thoracoscopic Lung Biopsy for Interstitial Lung Disease The Annals of Thoracic Surgery August 2017 Daniel Boffa Surgically Managed Clinical (..)

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Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

Laurie Shroyer Geographic Variations in Lung Cancer Lobectomy Outcomes: The General Thoracic Surgery Database The Annals of Thoracic Surgery November 2017 Michael Durheim Mortality and Respiratory Failure After Thoracoscopic Lung Biopsy for Interstitial Lung Disease The Annals of Thoracic Surgery August 2017 Daniel Boffa Surgically Managed Clinical (..)