Key Points 1. The cardiac catheterization laboratory has evolved from a purely diagnostic facility to a therapeutic one in which many facets of cardiovascular disease can be effectively modified or treated. 2. Guidelines for diagnostic cardiac catheterization have established indications,…
Key Points 1. Lung transplantation is a palliative procedure that provides a significant survival benefit for the appropriate candidates. 2. Primary graft dysfunction is the major cause of early morbidity and mortality after lung transplantation. 3. There are four types…
Key Points 1. Cardiac transplantation provides significant survival benefit for appropriate candidates and is superior to ventricular assist device implantation alone. 2. Primary graft dysfunction is a major cause of early morbidity and mortality after heart transplantation. 3. Donation after…
Key Points 1. The cardiac catheterization laboratory (CCL) has evolved from a purely diagnostic facility to a therapeutic one in which many facets of cardiovascular disease can be effectively modified or treated. Despite improvements in equipment, the quality of the…