作者: Philip K. Caves
DOI: 10.1001/JAMA.1973.03220300044010
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摘要: To obtain endomyocardial biopsies, a catheter sheath is introduced into the right internal jugular vein with patient under local anesthetic, and bioptome advanced fluoroscopic control to apex of ventricle. Adequate specimens are obtained for light electron microscopy immunofluorescent studies. In 20 biopsy from ten patients following cardiac transplantation, histologic information has been valuable in diagnosing acute rejection episodes. Serial percutaneous transvenous now part our routine management receiving heart transplants.