The first heart transplantation permitted under the new organ transplantation law was carried out in a 47-year-old man in the dilated phase of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. He had been on a Novacor left ventricular assist system for the previous 4 months. The posttransplant course was uneventful and he returned to work 9 months later. After 2 years of follow-up, he was in good condition and enjoyed a normal quality of life and regular work.
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