Infections with human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) are often asymptomatic in healthy adults but
can be severe in people with a compromised immune system. While several studies have …

Cardiac allograft vasculopathy (CAV) is a distinct form of coronary artery disease that
represents a major cause of death beyond the first year after heart transplantation. The …

Background: Fibroblast activation protein (FAP) is a cell surface glycoprotein expressed by
myofibroblasts in areas of active tissue remodeling. It plays a potentially important role in …

The burden of cardiovascular diseases is rising rapidly globally. Heart transplant is one of
the most last resort medical option for patients with heart failure. Unfortunately, this surgical …

This chapter contains clinical questions and answers for those involved in critical care and
acute surgery, focusing on the unique problems and complications of transplantation …

Background According to the guidelines, all patients who have undergone a heart transplant
must be monitored periodically with invasive diagnostic techniques, especially with coronary …