Ethical Issues in Cardiothoracic Medicine

Katrina A. Bramstedt*

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterResearchpeer-review

Abstract

This chapter contains sections titled:

Introduction

Heart transplantation

Heart transplantation and the elderly

Retransplantation

Transplantation in HIV positive patients

Xenotransplantation

Cell transplantation and gene therapy

Mechanical and electronic cardiac technology

Inactivating electronic and circulatory support therapy in cases of futility

Clinical trials and the ethical conduct of research

References
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHeart Failure: A Combined Medical and Surgical Approach
EditorsPatrick McCarthy, James B. Young
PublisherBlackwell Publishing
Chapter16
Pages289-303
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9780470994795
ISBN (Print)9781405122030
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Nov 2007
Externally publishedYes

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