Tens of thousands of patients with advanced lung diseases may be eligible to be considered
as potential candidates for lung transplant around the world each year. The timing of referral …

In aging populations, many patients have multiple diseases characterized by acceleration of
the aging process including cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases, and chronic …

Lung transplantation can greatly improve quality of life and extend survival in those with end-
stage lung disease. In order to derive the maximal benefit from such a procedure, patients …

Since candidates with comorbidities are increasingly referred for lung transplantation,
knowledge about comorbidities and their cumulative effect on outcomes is scarce. We …

Background Coronary artery disease is common in lung transplant patients and has
historically been viewed as a contraindication to the procedure. Although this mindset is …

OBJECTIVES Approximately 10% of lung transplant recipients have had previous
cardiothoracic surgery. We sought to determine if previous surgery affects outcomes after …

Background. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is common in lung transplant candidates and
may require revascularization before or at the time of their transplant. We reviewed the …

Background Patients requiring lung transplantation (LT x) may also have coronary artery
disease (CAD). The peri‐operative management and long‐term outcomes of these patients …

Background and aims Candidate s election for lung transplantation (LuTx) is pivotal to
ensure individual patient benefit as well as optimal donor organ allocation. The impact of …

Background A relative contraindication for lung transplant (LT) is coronary disease burden
sufficient to cause risk of myocardial infarction after LT. We analyzed cause of death and …