Antibody Mediated Rejection in Heart Transplantation
Antibody Mediated Rejection in Heart Transplantation
Antibody Mediated Rejection in Heart Transplantation
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Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Characteristics of<br />
<strong>Antibody</strong>-<strong>Mediated</strong> <strong>Rejection</strong><br />
• 44 patients with AMR<br />
• More often female<br />
– 52% female<br />
(compared with 26%<br />
overall transplant<br />
population)<br />
• Hemodynamic<br />
compromise common<br />
– 47% of all cases<br />
– 68% of early cases<br />
Michaels PJ et al. <strong>Heart</strong> Lung Transplant 2003; 22: 58-69