Lung Transplantation for Pulmonary Hypertension:

Pulmonary Circulation

M. PatriciaGeorge¹ 

关键词: surgical treatment;    lung transplant;    outcome;    pulmonary arterial hypertension;   

DOI  :  10.4103/2045-8932.83455

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

CC BY