438. Heart Failure: Perioperative Heart Transplant Management with Dr. Dave Kaczorowski and Dr. Jason Katz

In this episode, the CardioNerds ( Dr. Natalie Tapaskar , Dr. Jenna Skowronski , and Dr. Shazli Khan ) discuss the process of heart transplantation from the initial donor selection to the time a patient is discharged with Dr. Dave Kaczorowski and Dr. Jason Katz . We dissect a case where we understand criteria for donor selection, the differences between DBD and DCD organ donors, the choice of vasoactive agents in the post-operative period, complications such as cardiac tamponade, and the choice of immunosuppression in the immediate post-operative period. Most importantly, we highlight the importance of multi-disciplinary teams in the care of transplant patients. Audio editing for this episode was performed by CardioNerds Intern, Dr. Julia Marques Fernandes . Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. CardioNerds Heart Success Series Page CardioNerds Episode Page CardioNerds Academy Cardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal Club

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438. Heart Failure: Perioperative Heart Transplant Management with Dr. Dave Kaczorowski and Dr. Jason Katz is an episode from Cardionerds: A Cardiology Podcast by CardioNerds.

This episode is 33:38 long.

This episode was published on Dec 16, 2025.

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