Search for: [Abstract = "ar follow up protocol\: echocardiography, coronary angiography, heart biopsy, cardiopulmonary exercise test, 24 hour electrocardiography and blood pressure monitoring, lab studies and quality of life questionarre. Results\: 19 pts \(54%\) were diagnosed with TxCAD in coronary angiography. 7 pts \(20%\) had coronary stenosis of 50% or more in 1 coronary artery, 8 pts \(23%\) in 2 arteries and 4 pts \(11%\) in 3 arteries. Average ejection fraction \(EF\) was 52,1 \+\/\- 8,4%. 3 pts had severe systolic dysfunction with EF less than 35%, 13 pts moderate systolic dysfunction EF 35\-50%. In 13 pts end diastolic diameter of left ventricle was over 5,5 cm. Left ventricular concentric hyperthophy was diagnosed in 12 pts \(34%\). 19 pts \(54%\) had impaired diastolic function. Moderate tricuspid insufficiency was in 10 pts \(28,6%\). In 7 pts \(20%\) moderate mitral insuficiency. 2 pts \(5,7%\) required pacemaker imlantation in early perion after HTX. 3 pts had atrial fibrillation. Average daily heart rate was 117,8\/min, while average rest heart rate was 73,7\/min. Average heart rate over 24 hours was 73,7\/min. In 24 from 29 myocardial biopsy specimens no sings of acute rejection were seen according to ISHLT formula. 5 pts were diagnosed with level 1 acute rejection according to ISHLT. Cardiopulmonary exercise test was performed in 23 pts. 15 pts reached maximal heart rate and unaerobic treshold. Average max"]

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