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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University of Manchester
2009
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