[Heart transplantation and infection]

Vnitr Lek. 2017 Fall;63(7-8):535-539.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

Heart transplantation (HTx) is a method of treatment for patients with end-stage heart failure with severe symptoms despite complex therapy. Post-transplant difficulties include acute rejection and infectious complications, which are the most common reason of morbidity and mortality in the first year after heart transplant. It requires the patient to remain on immunosuppressive medication to avoid the possibility of graft rejection. Therefore the range of infection is much larger. The diagnosis and treatment of viral, bacterial and fungal infections is often difficult.Key words: heart transplantation - immunosuppression - infection.

MeSH terms

  • Heart Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Opportunistic Infections / etiology*

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents