2004
DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2003.08.002
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Pregnancy in heart transplant recipients

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“…While our study suggests poorer prognosis in the cardiothoracic group compared to our liver recipients, our cohort also had the lowest mean gestational age (35.5 weeks) and lowest mean birthweight (2441 g) when compared to the other cardiothoracic recipients in the literature (range 36.4–38.3 weeks, range 2600–2143 g) [6], [15][17]. As a national, prospective study we would expect our data to be less subject to selection bias and reporting bias inherent in single-centre studies and voluntary registries.…”
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confidence: 50%
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“…While our study suggests poorer prognosis in the cardiothoracic group compared to our liver recipients, our cohort also had the lowest mean gestational age (35.5 weeks) and lowest mean birthweight (2441 g) when compared to the other cardiothoracic recipients in the literature (range 36.4–38.3 weeks, range 2600–2143 g) [6], [15][17]. As a national, prospective study we would expect our data to be less subject to selection bias and reporting bias inherent in single-centre studies and voluntary registries.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 50%
“…While the majority (60%) of our cohort breastfed their infants and current international consensus suggests it should not be viewed as absolutely contraindicated [5], the topic remains controversial and many centres advocate avoidance to their patients [15], [17]. Recent evidence suggests that tacrolimus therapy should not be a contraindication to breast feeding [34], [35].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 92%
“…They also showed that a 20%–25% dose increase in CNIs should be expected during the gestational period . In cardiac patients, there are less conclusive data in this field, with conflicting reports on dose adjustments throughout the literature …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…36 In cardiac patients, there are less conclusive data in this field, with conflicting reports on dose adjustments throughout the literature. 6,10,37 All immunosuppressive agents cross the placenta with the potential for teratogenic effects. No congenital cardiac or other anomalies were reported among the offspring in our group.…”
Section: Preconceptionmentioning
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