Publications by authors named "Angiulo J"
J Am Coll Cardiol
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- An increasing number of adult Fontan patients are needing heart or combined heart-liver transplants, but there is limited data on their outcomes and ideal referral timing.
- This study analyzed 131 adult Fontan patients who underwent transplantation between 1995 and 2021, finding a 79% survival rate at one year and 66% at five years post-transplant, with improved outcomes noted in patients transplanted after 2010.
- Late referrals and certain health indicators like poor functional status and specific vascular issues were linked to lower survival rates, highlighting the importance of timely evaluations.
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J Am Coll Cardiol
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the effects of Fontan-associated liver disease (FALD) on post-transplant outcomes, specifically looking at heart transplant (HT) versus combined heart-liver transplant (CHLT) in adult Fontan patients.
- - Results showed that CHLT patients were generally older and had higher FALD scores, but they exhibited better survival rates compared to HT, particularly in those with higher FALD scores.
- - The research indicates a correlation between higher FALD scores and increased mortality post-transplant, suggesting that CHLT may offer improved survival outcomes for patients with significant liver disease.
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