Risk factors for late recurrent rejection after heart transplantation: a multiinstitutional, multivariable analysis. Cardiac Transplant Research Database Group.

Abstract

These data show a striking time dependency for rejection episodes among heart transplant recipients. Factors that increase risk for rejection in the first year differ from risk factors for rejection in subsequent years. These data suggest that it may be possible to tailor rejection surveillance protocols and immunosuppression intensity, according to specific patient and time-related risk factors.