Discussion and evaluation with the cardiologist is arranged as needed. At each visit, blood is drawn for a complete blood count, electrolyte panel, chemistry panel, and evaluation of magnesium and cyclosporine levels. Chest x-rays are performed as needed. Some patients may require re-admission to the hospital due to complications. These patients are admitted to the cardiology transplant service.
Care is rendered to address the complications.
The Johns Hopkins Hospital strives to maintain the highest quality facilities and equipment to ensure a safe, efficient environment for patient care. ICU and Acute Care Patients are transferred post-operatively to a Cardiac SICU and then to a surgical nursing unit with staff specially trained for the care of heart transplant recipients. The Emtek Information System is utilized in the cardiac SICU to maximize the efficiency with which clinical data are collected and utilized for decision-making. This system is capable of monitoring variance from the critical pathway.