Successful Use of Intragastric Balloon Therapy as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation
Successful Use of Intragastric Balloon Therapy as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation
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New York: Springer US
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English
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New York: Springer US
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Obesity is an important limiting factor for heart transplantation (HT) in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). Achieving substantial weight loss is challenging in this population due to activity limitations and fluid retention. Endoscopic bariatric therapies (EBTs) including intragastric balloons (IGB) are effective primary weight loss the...
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Successful Use of Intragastric Balloon Therapy as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2389210055
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2389210055
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0960-8923
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1708-0428
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10.1007/s11695-020-04572-7
