Heart transplantation is recommended for patients with advanced heart failure refractory
to medical and device therapy, and who do not have absolute contraindications. When
patients become eligible for heart transplantation, they undergo comprehensive evaluation
and preparation to optimize their posttransplantation outcomes. This review provides
an overview of the processes that are employed to enable the candidates to be transplant-ready
when donor hearts are available.
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