64-year-old man, heart transplantation, exercise intolerance and lightheadedness

A 64-year-old man, 4 months post orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT) for ischemic cardiomyopathy, presents to outpatient cardiac rehabilitation with concerns regarding exercise intolerance and lightheadedness during initial activity.

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