Abstract
Background: Late graft failure (LGF) is an unresolved issue after orthotopic heart transplant (OHT). In this study, we report characteristics and outcomes of severe LGF requiring mechanical circulatory support (MCS). Methods: All patients undergoing OHT from 2000 to 2018 at our center were reviewed. Patients re-admitted to the hospital for late graft failure (>3 months after initial discharge) and developing cardiogenic shock requiring MCS were identified. Outcomes and mortality were evaluated. Results: Twenty-six patients were identified. Median age was 37.3 years (interquartile range: 28.2–47.6) and 69% were male. Median time from initial transplant to MCS was 2.9 years. Etiology of graft failure was rejection in 19 patients (73%), transplant coronary artery disease (tCAD) in 3 (12%), with mixed tCAD or rejection in 4 (15%).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3381-3386 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Cardiac Surgery |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- heart transplantation
- late allograft failure
- mechanical circulatory support
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine