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Program Description
The primary goal of this fellowship is to provide you with
a thorough understanding of the role of cardiac transplantation
for the treatment of end-stage congestive heart failure, the pathophysiology
of congestive heart failure and the natural history of this syndrome.
As a cardiology transplant fellow at Mayo Clinic, you will learn
the currently accepted treatment strategies for both acute and chronic
heart failure and new therapies for the treatment of heart failure.
You will also develop an understanding of both the indications
and contraindications for cardiac transplantation, selection criteria
for transplantation and the management of candidates awaiting transplantation
in addition to gaining experience in the use of LVAD ( left ventricular
assist device) technology.
Finally, you will obtain experience in the perioperative care after
cardiac transplantation, including knowledge of various immunosuppressive
regimens, early and late complications after cardiac transplantation
and their management.
The one-year Cardiology Transplant Fellowship Program at Mayo Clinic
in Rochester offers you:
- Preparation for a successful career in cardiac
transplantation in a group practice or academic center
- In-depth exposure to multidisciplinary approaches
to a large volume of patients with congestive heart failure
- Exciting research opportunities in the field
of cardiac transplantation
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