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Chapter-83 History of Heart Transplantation and Its Future

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Cardiology (A Clinical & Historical Perspective)

Author
1. Krishan K Thiruvenkata
2. Kohli V
ISBN
9789350900819
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/12259_83
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2013
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
1. Aravind Eye Hospital, Abhishekapakkam, Pondicherry, India
2. Medanta Heart Institute, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Chapter keywords
heart transplantation, cardiac transplantation, human anatomy, mechanical circulatory support, future of heart transplant

Abstract

This chapter discusses history of heart transplantation and its future. Cardiac transplantation has an extraordinary history that is rooted in the evolution of insight into human anatomy, physiology and human spirit. Mechanical circulatory support and the future of heart transplant are discussed.

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