Early Signs Of Heart Failure
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Graft rejection; Tissue/organ rejection
Symptoms
- The organ does not function properly
- General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling
- Pain or swelling in the location of the organ (rare)
- Fever (rare)
Signs and tests
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