Early Endothelial Dysfunction Predicts the Development of Transplant Coronary Artery Disease at 1 Year Posttransplant

Abstract

Paired studies that used intravascular ultrasound showed that early endothelial dysfunction predicts the development of allograft arteriosclerosis during the initial year posttransplant. This early pathophysiological feature is likely an important marker that could be useful in therapeutic trials.