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