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Pregnancy-Related Human Leukocyte Antigen Sensitization Leading to Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy and Graft Failure in a Heart Transplant Recipient: A Case Report
Pregnancy-Related Human Leukocyte Antigen Sensitization Leading to Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy and Graft Failure in a Heart Transplant Recipient: A Case Report TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS Ginwalla, M., Pando, M. J., Khush, K. K. 2013; 45 (2): 800-802Abstract
In this report, we present a heart transplant recipient who developed cross-reactive paternal and donor-specific human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II antibodies during pregnancy, leading to accelerated cardiac allograft vasculopathy and severe allograft dysfunction 17 years after transplantation. This resulted in acute heart failure and ventricular arrhythmias requiring repeat heart transplantation.
View details for DOI 10.1016/j.transproceed.2012.10.038
View details for Web of Science ID 000316772500058
View details for PubMedID 23498823