The role of the renin angiotensin system in morbidity and mortality following orthotopic cardiac transplantation

Background. Thoracic organ transplantation is a recognized and established therapy for end stage cardio-pulmonary disease. Long-term survival of recipients is limited by chronic rejection (Graft coronary artery disease - GCAD, myocardial fibrosis and progressive ventricular dysfunction). Integral to...

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Main Author: Walker, Antony H.
Published: University of Manchester 2009
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.488644