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  • Title: Care of the heart transplant patient.
    Author: Wrightson N, Blake A, English L.
    Journal: Nurs Times; ; 98(28):34-7. PubMed ID: 12168377.
    Abstract:
    Cardiac transplantation is recognised as an effective treatment option for severe heart failure in carefully selected recipients. This article emphasises the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach and focuses on the first 24-48 hours of postoperative care. It discusses organ rejection; pain control; infection; psychological implications and rehabilitation. Survival rates and a brief history of transplantation are also provided.
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