Preparation for heart transplantation in Slovakia 1994-1997
Fabián, J.; Fischer, V.; Schreinerová, Z.; Goncalvesová, E.
Bratislavske lekarske listy 99(12): 635-639
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0006-9248 PMID: 9919771 Document Number: 496513
The authors present the process of introduction heart transplant programme in the years 1994-1997 in Slovakia. A short historical review about heart transplantation is given in the article. Fundamental requirements for heart transplantation realization, activities of Working group "Heart transplantation", methods of follow-up of patients after heart transplantation and selection of candidates for transplantation, are discussed. The authors also deal with surgical and anaesthesiological prerequisites for this programme realization. In conclusion they claim that the requirements for regular programme of heart transplantation are accomplished. (Tab. 2, Fig. 3, Ref. 21.)