Are we ready for building transition programs for heart transplant recipients in Japan? – Knowing the unique background is the first step for discussion

• Tomoko S. Kato,
• Harumi Gomi,
• Yoshiyasu Aizawa,
• Akio Kawamura,
• Howard J. Eisen,
• Sharon A. Hunt,
• Takamitsu Inoue

Affiliations

Tomoko S. Kato

Department of Cardiology, International University of Health and Welfare School of Medicine, Narita, Chiba, Japan

Harumi Gomi

Office of Medical Education and Center for Infectious Diseases, International University of Health and Welfare School of Medicine, Narita, Chiba, Japan

Yoshiyasu Aizawa

Department of Cardiology, International University of Health and Welfare School of Medicine, Narita, Chiba, Japan

Akio Kawamura

Department of Cardiology, International University of Health and Welfare School of Medicine, Narita, Chiba, Japan

Howard J. Eisen

Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Sharon A. Hunt

Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States

Takamitsu Inoue

Department of Renal and Urological Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare School of Medicine, Narita, Chiba, Japan