Orthotopic heart transplantation in the prince sultan cardiac center
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Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 7, Issue 2 (30 Apr. 1996), pp.185-188, 4 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
1996-04-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
In this report we attempt to demonstrate the efforts involved in establishing and organizing the heart transplant program at the Armed Forces Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
From 1986 to date, 25 orthotopic heart transplants were performed at this center.
Patient age ranged from 22 months to 57 years; 4 patients were below 12 years of age and 4 aged 50 years and above.
The incidations for transplantation were cardiomyopathy in 15 patients, ischemic heart disease in 6 patients, and valvular heart disease in 4 patients.
Fourteen recipients have died.
Three of them were classified as hospital deaths, occuring before the patient could be discharged after the procedure; the reminder died from rejection and associated problems.
Eight patients of them died within the first year.
The longest survival period was almost 8 years.
The overall 8 years survival rate was 45%, which is comparable to the international figures.
Shortage of donors may affect the future of the transplant programs.
Increasing the awareness of the public about the importance of organ donation and transplantation is crucial in this regard.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Faqih, Muhammad R.. 1996. Orthotopic heart transplantation in the prince sultan cardiac center. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 7, no. 2, pp.185-188.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Faqih, Muhammad R.. Orthotopic heart transplantation in the prince sultan cardiac center. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 7, no.2 (December 1996), pp.185-188.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Faqih, Muhammad R.. Orthotopic heart transplantation in the prince sultan cardiac center. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 1996. Vol. 7, no. 2, pp.185-188.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-165880
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 188
Record ID
BIM-165880