Publications by authors named "Kristina Xhima"
Background: Moderate or severe renal dysfunction (MSRD) is a frequent complication after heart transplantation. Strategies to delay progression and improve outcomes, such as renoprotective medications and timely referral to nephrology, remain important in providing care to heart transplant recipients with MSRD.
Research Question: What are chronic renal dysfunction's prevalence, risk factors, and optimal clinical management strategies in heart transplant recipients?
Design: This single-center, cross-sectional study examined patients who received a heart transplant from January 1, 2000, to June 30, 2011, and followed until December 31, 2011.