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Cardiac transplant recipient with COVID-19 induced acute hypoxic respiratory failure: a case report.

Ariyon SchreiberKalaimani ElangoKimberly N HongChowdhury H Ahsan
Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2021)
This case demonstrates that it can be safe and efficacious to modulate immunosuppressant medications in cardiac transplant recipients in accordance with recommendations made by the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation. This case additionally demonstrates that aspects of the current literature regarding the management of COVID-19 can be safely extrapolated to cardiac transplant recipients. Providing supportive care with dexamethasone, remdesivir, and convalescent plasma as indicated can be beneficial in cardiac transplant recipients; although, the current literature regarding convalescent plasma and remdesivir is conflicting.
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