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Question 17#

The most common diagnosis leading to a heart transplant is:

A. COPD
B. Congenital heart disease
C. Ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy
D. Idiopathic dilated myopathy

Correct Answer is C

Comment:

The most common diagnosis leading to a heart transplant is ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy, which stems from coronary artery disease, followed by idiopathic dilated myopathy and congenital heart disease. About 3000 patients are added to the waiting list each year.