Erschienen in:
01.11.2017 | Heart Failure (HJ Eisen, Section Editor)
Molecular Diagnostic Testing in Cardiac Transplantation
verfasst von:
Kiran Khush, Shirin Zarafshar
Erschienen in:
Current Cardiology Reports
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Ausgabe 11/2017
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
Acute rejection is one of the most feared complications of cardiac transplantation. Developing non-invasive methods for detection and surveillance of acute rejection have long been a goal for post-transplant care.
Recent Findings
Here, we will review molecular diagnostic tests that are currently in use or under development to diagnose acute cellular rejection after cardiac transplantation.
Summary
Gene expression, microRNA, molecular microscope, and cell-free DNA assays offer non-invasive alternatives to the endomyocardial biopsy for acute rejection surveillance.