Which is the leading cause of death after heart transplantation?
A) Infection
B) Rejection
C) Cardiomyopathy
D) Heart failure

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The posttransplant course is complex. The leading cause of death after cardiac transplantation is rejection. Infection is a continued risk secondary to the immunosuppression necessary to prevent rejection. Cardiomyopathy is one of the indications for cardiac transplant. Heart failure is not a leading cause of death.

Which Is the Leading Cause of Death After Heart Transplantation