Orthotopic Heart Transplantations in a Newly Opened Transplantation Center in Poland: Population Description and Prognosis

Introduction

Heart transplantation (HTx) remains the definitive treatment for selected patients with advanced heart failure. The early post-transplant period is characterized by substantial morbidity and requires intensive surveillance. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical course of the first 100 heart transplant recipients treated at our newly established center, with particular emphasis on in-hospital outcomes and the 12-month follow-up.