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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

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