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Heart Transplantation: eMedicine Transplantation

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Overview: Cardiac transplantation is a widely accepted therapy for the treatment of end-stage congestive heart failure. Most candidates for cardiac transplantation have not been helped by conventional medical therapy and are excluded from other surgical options because of ...

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Organ Transplantation, Transplantation

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Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 3:55 am By:

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Cardiac transplantation is a widely accepted therapy for the treatment of end-stage congestive heart failure. http://bit.ly/aRhpxe

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Temple heart transplant program earns CMS recognition - Scott & White

sw.org — “The heart transplant program at Scott & White Memorial Hospital ? Temple reached a major milestone recently when it received certification from the Center for Medicare Services (CMS).View full resource at sw.org

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News: S&W Memorial Hospital - Temple Heart Transplant Program Earns CMS Recognition http://t.co/8oaMOEYD

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Scar tissue turned into heart muscle without using stem cells

medicalxpress.com — “Scientists at Duke University Medical Center have shown the ability to turn scar tissue that forms after a heart attack into heart muscle cells using a new process that eliminates the need for stem cell transplant.View full resource at medicalxpress.com

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Scar tissue turned into heart muscle without using stem cells http://t.co/x7LMBi6r

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Heart Transplants for Older Patients - NYTimes.com

newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com — “Because of changes in medical guidelines, older patients like former Vice President Dick Cheney are now somewhat more likely to receive heart transplants.View full resource at newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com

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Dick Cheney received a new heart. Find out what Dr.Abbas Ardehali, Dir.of the Heart Transplant Prog. has to say: http://t.co/fIn2KOor #heart

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Children's Heart Transplant Surgery, Children's Cardiovascular Surgery`Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery`Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgeons - Childrens Hospital of Michigan

childrensdmc.org — “Children's Heart Transplant Surgery. Children's Cardiovascular Surgery. Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery. The Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgeons at Children's Hospital Detroit Michigan Are Known For Their State Of The Art Approach To Complex Congenital Heart Disease in Children, Infants, Neonates and Adults.View full resource at childrensdmc.org

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Since 2005, our cardiovascular surgeons have performed more heart transplants than any other hospital in Michigan. http://t.co/FOlXnHNA

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UH News | University Hospitals | Cleveland, OH

uhhospitals.org — “University Hospital NewsView full resource at uhhospitals.org

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Most Recently Shared on April 13, 2012 at 2:25 pm By:

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University Hospitals Transplant Institute broadens scope, adds lung and heart transplant support for patients: http://t.co/Py8XxoWk

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Danielle - Aurora Heart Transplant Patient - YouTube

youtube.com — “Danielle Sommer, 22, a Marfan syndrome sufferer, received amazing care with the Aurora Transplant...View full resource at youtube.com

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#DonateLife Month is a great time to say "yes I will" to being an organ donor. Don't believe us? Ask Danielle. http://t.co/ucSFtmeb

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Heart Transplant Story from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

onlyohiostate.osu.edu — “Learn about Wendell, a heart transplant patient from The Ohio State University Medical Center. Read his story and watch videos about his experience getting a heart transplant.View full resource at onlyohiostate.osu.edu

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The gift of a new heart gave Wendell the chance to see his son grow up. Share his powerful story http://t.co/X6BgeWCy

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Heart Transplantation - Texas Heart Institute Heart Information Center

texasheart.org — “The transplant program at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, home of the Texas Heart Institute, is one of the most successful in the world.View full resource at texasheart.org

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April is National Donate Life Month. Learn more about how YOU can the gift of life and #heart transplantation. http://t.co/0nB51hTD

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Three hearts beating, one man living: Kingwood man recovers from second heart transplant - Your Houston News: Atascocita News

yourhoustonnews.com — “Kevin Spencer has asked himself the question many times: How many chances at life does one person deserve?View full resource at yourhoustonnews.com

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Interesting story about Kevin Spencer, a Kingwood man who just received his second #heart #transplant at THI. http://t.co/yOnGm1GY

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By the numbers: Heart transplants in the US - Topix

topix.com — “By the numbers: Heart transplants in the US - TopixView full resource at topix.com

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By the numbers: Heart transplants in the US: Aides revealed Saturday that former Vice President Dick Cheney has ... http://t.co/Q1MBgIGs

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10 Post-Heart Transplant Tips For Dick Cheney - Heart Health Center - Everyday Health

everydayhealth.com — “Former Vice-President Dick Cheney had heart transplant surgery on Saturday, after a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) kept him and his failing heart alive for more than 20 months. Here's some advice for a speedy recovery.View full resource at everydayhealth.com

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Organ Donation: Is an RA Patient Allowed to Donate? - Surgery - Rheumatoid Arthritis

healthcentral.com — “Former Vice President Dick Cheney is recovering from a heart transplant he received on Saturday, March 24, 2012.  According to a report in the New York Tim...View full resource at healthcentral.com

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Organ Donation: Is an RA Patient Allowed to Donate? - Former Vice President Dick Cheney is recovering from a heart t... http://t.co/TtM2UgC6

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AP News: Cheney Heart Transplant Could Add Years

m.apnews.com — “AP News: Cheney Heart Transplant Could Add YearsView full resource at m.apnews.com

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Most Recently Shared on March 27, 2012 at 12:55 pm By:

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Cheney did nit jump the queue - nuce video piece featuring members of the UChicago heart team http://t.co/inC3ElvS

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Cheney able to stand after heart transplant surgery - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Vice President Dick Cheney is doing well after undergoing heart transplant surgery over the weekend, a spokeswoman for his family said on Monday. The 71-year-old, who wielded considerable power as vice president during George W. Bush's presidency from 2001 to 2009, was still in the intensive care unit at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia. His wife and daughters were with him. "He is awake, and talking and even was able to stand View full resource at news.yahoo.com

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Cheney's Heart Makes Him a Million Dollar Man - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “(MedPage Today) -- Keeping former Vice President Dick Cheney's heart beating probably will cost the healthcare system at least a million dollars, cardiac transplantation experts told MedPage Today.View full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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Cheney's Heart Makes Him a Million Dollar Man: (MedPage Today) -- Keeping former Vice President Dick Cheney's he... http://t.co/xT4cHUa8

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