What condition is the leading cause of death after heart transplantation?
a. Infection
b. Rejection
c. Cardiomyopathy
d. Heart failure
ANS: B
The posttransplant course is complex. The leading cause of death after cardiac transplant is rejection. Infection is a continued risk secondary to the immunosuppression necessary to prevent rejection. Cardiomyopathy is one of the indications for cardiac transplant. Heart failure is not a leading cause of death.
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