Double Lung Transplant Performed for Vaping-Related Illness
At least 40 deaths linked with vaping-related lung damage have been reported by state health departments.
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Sarcoidosis on Associated With Higher Mortality vs COPD, IPF on Transplant List
Patients with sarcoidosis on the lung transplant waiting list had a higher mortality rate than patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Do Patients With Idiopathic PAH Have Worse Lung Transplantation Outcomes?
Patients with idiopathic pulmonary artery hypertension undergoing a lung transplant in which extracorporeal life support is needed experienced poorer outcomes compared with patients with other diagnoses.
Lung and Heart Transplants From HCV-Infected Donors: Expert Roundtable
Further patient advocacy is needed to ensure that recipients of HCV-infected organs have access to direct-acting antivirals as early as possible, including in a prophylactic manner, if data continue to support its benefit.
Lungs From Hepatitis C-Infected Donors Can Be Transplanted Safely
Lung transplant into patients without hepatitis C infection feasible, with excellent function at 6 months.
Pulmonary Hypertension Unrelated to Early Lung Transplant Mortality in ILD
Intrahospital mortality does not differ between patients with and without pulmonary hypertension who undergo lung transplantation for interstitial lung disease.
Heart-Lung vs Double-Lung Transplant Outcomes in Pulmonary Hypertension
Individuals with pulmonary hypertension experienced lower primary graft dysfunction following heart-lung transplantation compared with double-lung transplantation.
Vaccine-Preventable Infections Common After Pediatric Transplant
Vaccine-preventable infections in organ transplant recipients were associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and costs.
What Predicts Allograft Failure in Lung Transplantation?
Allograft failure in individuals who receive lung transplants can be predicted by measuring donor-derived cell-free DNA for allograft injury.
Pulmonary Hypertension Intensive Care Options Depend on Treatment Goals
In distinct situations with clear treatment goals, such as in candidates for lung transplantation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation should be considered.
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