Innovations in Rejection Surveillance after Heart Transplantation

Innovations in Rejection Surveillance after Heart Transplantation

Explore innovations in rejection surveillance following heart transplantation in this comprehensive lecture by Dr. Jon A. Kobashigawa. Delve into the evolution of heart transplant procedures, survival rates, and cutting-edge monitoring techniques. Learn about the IMAGE trial, cell-free DNA detection methods, and the limitations of traditional endomyocardial biopsies. Discover how molecular analysis and gene expression profiling are revolutionizing rejection diagnosis. Examine the Molecular Microscope Diagnostic system and its potential for improved risk stratification. Investigate the identification and characterization of cardiac allograft vasculopathy trajectories, including a multivariable analysis of determinants and an online calculator for clinical application.