Effects of conversion from cyclosporine to tacrolimus on left ventricular structure in cardiac allograft recipients

Jennifer L. Peura, Michael R. Zile, David S. Feldman, Adrian B. VanBakel, Catherine McClure, Walter Uber, Hwajoo Haynes, Naveen L. Pereira

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Abstract

Twelve heart transplant recipients selected for conversion from cyclosporine to tacrolimus because of adverse effects of cyclosporine therapy underwent echocardiography at baseline and 6 months after conversion. Left ventricular mass decreased by 24% and left ventricular geometry returned toward normal at 6 months after conversion, without significant changes in blood pressure.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1969-1972
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Heart and Lung Transplantation
Volume24
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2005

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Transplantation

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