Clinicopathological Study of a Case of Heart Transplantation

[Summary] We have reported pathological findings from a case of heart transplantation. Myocardial infarction due to chronic rejection (transplant vasculopathy) resulted in the death of the patient. Fig.1 Coronary angiography of the left coronary artery showing stenosis and irregularity of the peripheral portions. Fig.2 The transplanted heart. Fig.3 Coronary arteries (Left circumflex artery, Left anterior artery, Right coronary artery)-Up to 90% stenosis. Fig.4 Coronary artery (Elastic van Gieson stain) shows stenosis and preservation of the internal and external elastic layers.