Primary graft dysfunction after heart transplantation: Outcomes and resource utilization

ConclusionPrimary graft dysfunction following heart transplantation developed in 15% of patients. Patients with PGD had significantly higher complications, resource utilization, and mortality. Preventive measures to address the development of PGD would reduce resource utilization and improve outcomes.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - October 13, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mohammed Quader, Robert B. Hawkins, J. Hunter Mehaffey, Sula Mazimba, Gorav Ailawadi, Leora Yarboro, Jeffrey Rich, Alan Speir, Clifford Fonner, Luke Wolfe, Vigneshwar Kasirajan, Investigators for the Virginia Cardiac Services Quality Initiative Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research