Impact of mode of failure and end-organ dysfunction on the survival of adult Fontan patients undergoing cardiac transplantation [TX & MCS]

CONCLUSIONS
Favourable cardiac transplantation outcomes can be achieved in adults with failing Fontan circulation. Patients with PVF may represent a distinct subset with more perturbed failing Fontan physiology and higher cardiac transplant mortality. We continue, however, to evolve and refine our strategies and are optimistic concerning future improvement in outcomes even in those with PVF.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 10, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Murtuza, B., Hermuzi, A., Crossland, D. S., Parry, G., Lord, S., Hudson, M., Chaudhari, M. P., Haynes, S., O'Sullivan, J. J., Hasan, A. Tags: Mechanical Circulatory Assistance, Minimally invasive surgery, History, Aorto-iliac disease TX & amp; MCS Source Type: research