2022 American Transplant Congress
Infection Impacts dd-cfDNA in Lung Transplant Recipients
*Purpose: Infection is the leading cause of death within 1 year post lung transplant. Graft injury secondary to infection is affected by both source and…2022 American Transplant Congress
Residential Mobility of Lung Recipients
*Purpose: The Final Rule from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services mandates that patient geography should have a minimal role in organ transplant…2022 American Transplant Congress
Place Based Risk for Early Rejection in Lung Transplant
*Purpose: Within 5 years after lung transplant (LT), half of recipients have lost 20% or more of lung function. Despite a consistent link between social…2022 American Transplant Congress
OPTN Required SARS-CoV-2 Lower Respiratory Testing for Lung Donors: Early Impact on Patient Safety and Organ Utilization
*Purpose: The OPTN implemented emergency policy on 5/27/21 requiring lower respiratory testing (LRT) by nucleic acid test (NAT) for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) for all potential deceased…2022 American Transplant Congress
Effect of Prophylactic Treatment of Osteoporosis on the Progression of Bone Mineral Density and Fractures in Lung Transplant Recipients – A Five-Year, Single-Center Experience
*Purpose: The incidence of osteoporotic fractures in lung transplant recipients (LTxR) is 35-50%. Due to this high incidence, we perform regular DEXA scans [pre-Tx, every…2022 American Transplant Congress
Assessment of Letermovir as Universal Prophylaxis for Cytomegalovirus Infection in Lung Transplant Recipients
*Purpose: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) poses a significant concern in the post-operative management of lung transplant (LT) recipients. Current recommended prophylactic strategies with ganciclovir (GCV) or valganciclovir…2022 American Transplant Congress
Effects of Pre-Lung Transplantation Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Functional Capacity and Quality of Life
*Purpose: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) prior lung transplantation (LT) has been effective in reducing post transplantation complications. However, few studies have examined the effect of pre-lung…2022 American Transplant Congress
Data-Driven Clustering Distinguishes Infection from Rejection During Hospital Admissions Following Pediatric Lung Transplantation
*Purpose: When lung transplantation patients are admitted with respiratory symptoms, distinguishing between episodes of infection and rejection is central to determining immunosuppressive management.*Methods: Data comprising…2022 American Transplant Congress
Single Center Retrospective Study Examining the Incidence of Chronic Kidney Disease After Lung Transplantation and Its Associated Risk Factors
*Purpose: To examine the incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) after lung transplantation and to evaluate the recipient-related risk factors associated with the development of…2022 American Transplant Congress
Pooled Prevalence of Pulmonary Embolism in Lung Transplant Recipients – A Meta-Analysis
Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
*Purpose: Similar to other operations, lung transplantation surgery has been associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism. While various studies have aimed to estimate…
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