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Lung Transplantation for Chronic Lung Disease: Cardiac Considerations

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Cardiac Considerations in Chronic Lung Disease

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Lung transplantation may be considered for patients with a variety of end-stage lung diseases. Improvements in surgical technique, peri-operative management, and immunosuppressive strategies have resulted in better long-term post-transplant outcomes. However, careful candidate selection, including a thorough assessment of cardiac function, is essential for optimizing the likelihood of survival while awaiting transplantation, and improving the chance of a successful outcome. This chapter will review some of the important cardiac considerations for candidates with end-stage lung disease, including coronary artery disease, diastolic dysfunction, atrial arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, and pulmonary hypertension related to lung disease.

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Wille, K.M., Reynolds, T.R., Rusanov, V. (2020). Lung Transplantation for Chronic Lung Disease: Cardiac Considerations. In: Bhatt, S. (eds) Cardiac Considerations in Chronic Lung Disease. Respiratory Medicine. Humana, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43435-9_13

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