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A Hearty Life

Archive for April 2007

April 1st, 2007

Genetic Testing for Heart Transplant Rejection

Breann Wusterbarth fell sick in February with what appeared to be a cold and ear infection. Within a week, the 20-month-old was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. A month later, a Berlin Heart ventricle assist device was implanted while Breann and her family waited for a donor heart. Yesterday, Breann received her new heart. Fortunately, 80% [...]

By Hsien-Hsien Lei, PhD -- 2 comments