2022 American Transplant Congress
Prospective Analysis of the Impact of Impella 5.5 Devices on HLA Antibody Development in Transplant Recipients
Heart and lung Transplant Research, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
*Purpose: Little is known about the development of Human Leukocyte Antigen antibodies with the use of the new Impella 5.5 temporary mechanical circulatory assist device.*Methods:…2022 American Transplant Congress
Risk Factors for Extubation Failure Post- Lung Transplantation
*Purpose: Extubation delays following lung transplantation can result in delirium, deconditioning, infections, and increased hospital length of stay. Risk stratifying patients for extubation failure may…2020 American Transplant Congress
Three-Year Post-Transplant Outcome of Desensitized Mechanical Circulatory Support Patients Awaiting Heart Transplantation
*Purpose: Up to 30% of durable mechanical circulatory support (MCS) patients (pts) develop panel reactive antibody (PRA) screen >= 10%. In our program, desensitization (DS)…2020 American Transplant Congress
Comparison of Outcomes between Patients Bridged to Heart Transplantation with ECMO versus Those Not Bridged with ECMO During the Years 1985 to 2019
*Purpose: Some patients with cardiogenic shock require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for successful bridging to heart transplantation (HT). Herein, we report on the outcomes and…2019 American Transplant Congress
Transplantation of the Highly Sensitized Renal Transplant Candidate in the Post-KAS Era: Who is Left Out?
*Purpose: Highly sensitized kidney transplant candidates are given high priority under the new kidney allocation system (KAS), but it is unclear if all sensitized candidates…2019 American Transplant Congress
Perception Of Hospital Staff On Transplant: Pre And Post-intervention
*Purpose: A primary component in managing potential organ donors is working effectively and collaboratively in the multidisciplinary environment of the ICU. Fundamentals of Critical Care…2018 American Transplant Congress
The Utility and Futility of Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Liver Transplant Recipients
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.
Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a therapeutic modality used to treat refractory hypoxemia, and help support cardiogenic shock. These conditions are seen in liver transplant…2017 American Transplant Congress
Technically Successful Miniaturization of Blood Hemofilters for an Artificial Kidney via Bioengineering Techniques.
Background: Creating flow channel pathways for an implantable artificial kidney with minimal risk of thrombosis is particularly difficult when miniaturizing into a multilayer bio-hybrid device.…2016 American Transplant Congress
The Largest Single Center Experience with Total Artificial Heart Implantation: Characterization of Outcome.
Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Los Angeles, CA.
Background: Patients with severe irreversible biventricular heart failure may require support with the total artificial heart (TAH). These patients are usually Intermacs level 1 or…2016 American Transplant Congress
Heart and Kidney Transplants in Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support: Who Needs a Kidney?
Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Los Angeles, CA.
Background: Advance Heart Disease may result in cardio-renal syndrome and thereby cause renal insufficiency. These patients (pts) can be optimized with medical therapy with reversal…
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