A. Cardiac Transplantation

Unit Objective:

At the end of this unit, the resident knows the principles of organ preservation, immunosuppressive therapy, signs and treatment of rejection, and the indications for and techniques of cardiac transplantation.

Learner Objectives:

Upon completion of the unit the resident:

1. Knows the indications for cardiac transplantation;
   
   
2. Understands the management of immunosuppressive therapy in cardiac transplantation;
   
   
3. Knows the techniques of cardiac transplantation;
   
   
4. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of cardiac rejection and knows the appropriate management;
   
   
5. Understands the evaluation and management of organ donors;
   
   
6. Knows the methods of organ harvest and preservation;
   
   
7. Is familiar with the techniques and complications of endomyocardial biopsy.