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Article: Dental care for cardiac transplant patients in the UK

1. Which of the following sets of data are correct for 2021/22 in the UK?

A. 126 heart transplants were performed across three centres with five-year survival rates of 71%

B. 179 heart transplants were performed across seven centres with five-year survival rates of 71%

C. 179 heart transplants were performed across seven centres with five-year survival rates of 43%

D. 73 heart transplants were performed across eight centres with five-year survival rates of 89%

2. In the work up for cardiac transplantation, dental assessments:

A. make a significant contribution

B. are a somewhat marginal consideration given the seriousness of the proposed treatment

C. should be postponed until after the transplant is completed

D. take absolute priority over all other tests and examinations due to the potential for infection

3. Post-transplant, the patient, if stable, is generally appropriate for treatment in general practice after what period of time?

A. 1 month

B. 6 months

C. 2 years

D. 5 years

4. In which of the three cases was, or were, the patient or patients regular dental attenders?

A. both Cases 1 and 2

B. Case 3

C. Case 1

D. Cases 2 and 3

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