Heart Transplantation
This session will discuss the indications and contraindications for heart transplantation, how to evaluate patients for heart transplant, how to evaluate for potential surgical complications, infections, or rejection, how to monitor the patient during post-operative care, and how to evaluate the discharge and follow-up plan post-transplant. Information will incorporate UNOS listing and allocation requirements specific to the heart.
This module consists of education content followed by a quiz to test the participant's knowledge of the subject matter.
After completion of this course the attendee will be able to:
- Review Indications/Contraindications to heart transplantation
- Understand heart transplant evaluation and processes
- Review UNOS listing and allocation processes
- Understand possible long-term complications of heart transplantation