European journal of heart failure

The most recent articles from: March 2002

  • Eur. J. Heart Fail. · Mar 2002

    Comparative Study

    Lactic acidosis following heart transplantation: a common phenomenon?

    Lactic acidosis (LAc) is a common form of metabolic acidosis early after heart transplantation (HTX). The mechanism remains unclear. This study analyzed 13 patients who developed severe LAc after HTX. ⋯ LAc can occur after HTX and seems to be related to the inotropic support of the graft. In contrast to other forms, LAc after HTX has an excellent prognosis and resolves rapidly and spontaneously without treatment. The fact that inotropic support during and immediately after cardiac transplantation can enhance preexisting severe peripheral metabolic cellular dysfunction remains hypothetical.

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