From the reviews: "This is an excellent book for all individuals who take care of cardiac transplant patients. It is a reflection of the vast experience of a well-known center with great expertise." -Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal "It is presented as a reflection of the day-to-day practice of clinicians at Columbia Presbyterian which is a leading centre for heart transplantation. It covers all the issues of heart transplantation ... . In conclusion: this is a very readable book on cardiac transplantation ... ." (Inez Rodrigus, Acta Cardiologica, April, 2005)

• 1 Recipient Selection.- 2 Donor Selection and Management of the High-Risk Donor.- 3 UNOS Policy and Transplant Coordination in Practice.- 4 Techniques of Cardiac Transplantation in Adults.- 5 Techniques of Cardiac Transplantation for Congenital Heart Disease.- 6 Pathology and the Transplant Patient.- 7 Posttransplant Management.- 8 Immunosuppression for Cardiac Transplantation.- 9 Long-Term Outcomes With Transplantation.- 10 Pediatric Heart Transplantation.- 11 Surgical Alternatives to Transplantation.- 12 Mechanical Circulatory Assistance As a Bridge to Transplantation.