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Lung Transplantation for Pulmonary Hypertension

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Although medical therapies for pulmonary arterial hypertension have greatly improved, it remains a chronic and fatal disease. For patients who are refractory to medical therapy, lung transplantation is an important treatment option. This review discusses issues pertaining to indications for transplant, preparation for transplant and listing, operative issues, and outcomes for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Source: Pulmonary Circulation

DOI: 10.4103/2045-8932.83455

Authors: M. Patricia George, Hunter C. Champion, Joseph M. Pilewski

Institution: University of Pittsburgh

Language: English

Topic: Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2004245942

FWCI: 1.639

Cites: 73

Cited by: 62

Related to: 10