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

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The posttransplantation 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.Congestive heart failure is not a leading cause of death.

What Is the Leading Cause of Death After Heart Transplantation