Abstract
The field of heart transplantation has experienced remarkable progress over the past decades, transforming from an experimental procedure into a life-saving intervention with continually improving outcomes. As Houston Methodist Hospital celebrates its 40-year milestone in heart transplantation, it is both timely and essential to reflect upon the scientific advancements, ongoing challenges, and emerging opportunities in this dynamic field. Persistent shortages of donor organs, complexities associated with immunosuppressive therapies, and the imperative to optimize long-term patient outcomes continue to drive innovative research and clinical advancements. This issue features a collection of articles exploring key aspects of heart transplantation-from its historical foundations to the latest advances that are shaping its future.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1-4 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 15 2025 |
Keywords
- bioengineered organs
- cardiac allograft vasculopathy
- heart transplantation
- immunosuppression
- multi-organ transplantation
- organ allocation policy
- organ preservation
- surgical techniques
- xenotransplantation
- Graft Rejection/prevention & control
- Tissue Donors/supply & distribution
- History, 21st Century
- Humans
- History, 20th Century
- Risk Factors
- Treatment Outcome
- Graft Survival
- Heart Transplantation/history
- Immunosuppressive Agents/therapeutic use
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
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