Current practices in coronary artery disease evaluation of renal transplant candidates prior to renal transplantation
| Autor: | Ningyan Wong, Ping Sing Tee, Terence Yi-Shern Kee, Jack Wei Chieh Tan |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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| Zdroj: | Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare, Vol 24 (2015) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2010-1058 2059-2329 20101058 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/2010105815611803 |
| Popis: | Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in renal transplant recipients and candidates awaiting transplant. Pre-transplant coronary artery disease evaluation can aid in determining transplant candidacy, identifying patients who may benefit from pre-operative cardiac intervention, and implementing measures to reduce perioperative and post-transplant cardiovascular events. However, the choice of investigations and approach in evaluation has yet to be well defined. This article aims to review the evidence for the use of non-invasive investigations and coronary angiography in prognostication, as well as the evidence for revascularization in reducing future cardiac events. The article will also summarize international recommendations and describe the local practice in coronary artery disease evaluation prior to transplant. |
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