The results of cardiac surgery in 7 patients with functioning renal transplants are
reported. In all cases surgery was carried out using standard operative techniques
whilst renal perfusion was enhanced where necessary by the use of a dopamine infusion.
The immediate postoperative course was uneventful in all cases, though 2 out of 4
patients with ischemic heart disease have since experienced recurrent symptoms. Cardiac
surgery may be performed in patients with functioning renal transplants with acceptable
mortality and morbidity.
Cardiopulmonary bypass - Renal transplantation
