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Cardiovascular Research
New international guidelines for heart transplant candidates standardize patient care
October 9th, 2006
The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) announced the release of the first international guidelines for heart failure patient management, particularly prior to heart transplantation, published in the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. For the first time, comprehensive international guidelines will help bridge the gap where current principles fall short and provide guidance to practicing physicians and cardiologists around the world. Heart failure is a serious condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood through the body. Based on statistical data from the National Heart Lung Blood Institute...
Source: Managed Care Weekly Digest (2006-10-09)
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