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Guide to Lung Transplantation by MO COPD Posted Fri 03 Sep 2010 8:02am There is a very informative patient education guide on everything pertaining to lung transplantations by the American College of Chest Physicians that is definitely worth reading. To give you an idea of what is covered in this guide, here is the table of contents Why are Lung Transplants Needed? Diseases and Conditions That Affect the Lungs Read on »

Double Lung Transplant 201 by Nathan L. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 25 Aug 2008 6:32pm In light of Alice's (so far) successful double lung transplant, here's what I know about what she (and Tricia) can expect post-transplant. (these are facts about double lung transplant...not sure how much it translates to other organ transplants) > Patients will be encouraged to be up and and walking around within 24-48 hours after Read on »

Interview with double lung transplant recipient John Hollenbach by COPDsurvivor Patient Expert

Posted Sun 23 Aug 2009 10:58pm John Hollenbach received a double lung transplant two years ago. Over two years ago, John Hollenbach received a double lung transplant that saved his life. To share the story of his miraculous journey with readers, he corresponded with the Organ and Tissue Donor Examiner via email to answer questions for the following two-part interview. Part 1 Read on »

A lung transplant is usually a ... by Colleen Posted Mon 29 Nov 2010 1:00pm A lung transplant is usually a last resort for a pulmonary hypertension patient if all other meds are not working or have stopped working well. It is up to the PHer... years with their new lungs! I have had many phriends who have either had a lung transplant many years ago, or who've had one recently, or who are still waiting. There are some Read on »

Still holding their breath: Mortality on lung transplant wait list remains high for some by COPDsurvivor Patient Expert

Posted Tue 25 Aug 2009 6:29pm Mortality remains high among patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension awaiting lung transplant, despite changes to the allocation system that were designed... on the lung transplant waiting list has fallen as a result of the changes, especially among those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF Read on »

Cleveland Clinic staff sets record for lung transplants during a single year by COPDsurvivor Patient Expert

Posted Sat 17 Oct 2009 10:01pm it set the world record for the most lung transplants performed at a hospital in a single year. On Tuesday, Clinic doctors implanted a new lung in their 129th patient this year, one-upping the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, which performed 128 lung transplants in 2007. Since then, the Clinic has performed two more, reaching 131 on Thursday Read on »

New JAMA Patient Page - Lung Transplantation by Karen Bastille Health Maven

Posted Thu 06 Jan 2011 4:25pm the symptoms of severe lung disease, a lung transplant may be considered for some patients. The December 15, 2010, issue of JAMA contains an article about lung transplantation... Journal of the American Medical Association - pdf The lungs are vital organs where oxygen enters the bloodstream and carbon dioxide leaves the blood Read on »

A Friend in Need of a Double Lung Transplant by MO COPD Posted Sun 05 Sep 2010 9:12am . He is in need of a double lung transplant and while he has medical insurance, it, unfortunately does not cover all the costs associated with the procedure. I know most... the word. Facebook Cause Page National Foundation for Transplants Thanks for stopping by! MO Read on »

Celebrating a 10th heart/lung transplant anniversary by Live Life Then Give Life Patient Expert

Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:01pm We always love to hear stories about people who are doing so well after transplant, and especially so when that is a heart/lung transplant! The lovely Jacqui Mansell, who... received a heart/lung transplant in September 1999 and her own heart was passed on to another person who could benefit. Jacqui says: “I can’t tell you how nice it is being able Read on »