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Viability of Partial Heart Transplant Grafts During Prolonged Cold Preservation Suggests That Longer Donor Cold Chain Logistics May Be Feasibleno
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Partial heart transplant grafts remain viable during prolonged cold preservation, far exceeding traditional heart transplant ischemia limits. This breakthrough could revolutionize transplant logistics, enabling wider donor access and reducing wait times for life-saving, growth-capable heart valve implants.
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Calcineurin inhibitor-related hyperkalemia is caused by hyporeninemic hypoaldosteronism and fludrocortisone is an effective treatment: Report of a case series and review of the literatureno
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Hyperkalemia and hyponatremia in HSCT and solid organ transplant recipients should alert the clinician for CNI-related side effects; renin and aldosterone should be measured. Hyporeninemic hypoaldosteronism is the suggested underlying mechanism.