Comparison of survival and other complications after heart transplantation in patients taking Amiodarone before surgery versus those not taking Amiodarone

Patrick J. Blomberg; Andrew D. Feingold; David Denofrio; William Rand; Marvin A. Konstam; N. A.Mark Estes; Mark S. Link

doi:10.1016/j.amjcard.2003.10.027

Comparison of survival and other complications after heart transplantation in patients taking Amiodarone before surgery versus those not taking Amiodarone

Patrick J. Blomberg, Andrew D. Feingold, David Denofrio, William Rand, Marvin A. Konstam, N. A.Mark Estes, Mark S. Link

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Abstract

Concern exists regarding preoperative amiodarone use and complications occurring after heart transplantation (HT). During a 10-year period of performing HT, we found that patients treated with amiodarone before undergoing HT had decreased overall survival, required longer periods of ventilatory support, and were at increased risk for significant bleeding complications. These findings raise further concern about the use of amiodarone treatment in patients with heart failure before undergoing HT.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	379-381
Number of pages	3
Journal	American Journal of Cardiology
Volume	93
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2003.10.027
State	Published - Feb 1 2004

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Comparison of survival and other complications after heart transplantation in patients taking Amiodarone before surgery versus those not taking Amiodarone

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