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Article Synopsis
- Neurologic events during heart transplant recovery can lead to significantly worse outcomes and lower survival rates for patients.
- A study of 268 heart transplant recipients showed that those experiencing neurologic issues had longer ICU stays, more extensive mechanical ventilation, and increased needs for interventions like blood transfusions and dialysis compared to those without such events.
- Statistical analysis indicated that neurologic complications were linked to a higher risk of mortality at 30 days, 1 year, and overall, along with a notable decline in survival rates over a five-year period.