NIME Next Batch PGI Quest in Delhi from 10 August to 20 August
Absolute contraindications of heart transplantation:
A. HIV infection
Absolute contraindications of heart transplantation:
A. HIV infection
B. Age> 60 years
C. Irreversible pulmonary hypertension
D. Significant pulmonary vascular disease
E. Malignancy
Ans. A. HIV infection ; (C) Irreversible pulmonary hypertension ; (E) Malignancy
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Absolute contraindication of heart transplantation are
— Active infection (or HIV)
— Irreversible pulmonary hypertension
— Malignancy
— Other life threatening illness
— Active infection (or HIV)
— Irreversible pulmonary hypertension
— Malignancy
— Other life threatening illness
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Age> 60 yrs, significant pulmonary vascular damage are relative
contra-indications.
