Who is at Risk for Seizures After Heart Transplantation?

Seizures may occur following heart transplantation (HTx), especially since tacrolimus can lower a seizure threshold. HTx recipients are also at high stroke risk given many patients have existing cerebrovascular disease. The purpose of the study was to assess the prevalence and risk factors for seizures in HTx recipients at our center.

Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2022 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: M. Kittleson, J. Patel, D. Chang, T. Singer-Englar, N. Patel, L. Mishalani, S. Kim, D. Ramzy, L. Czer, J.A. Kobashigawa Tags: (776) Source Type: research