Attitudes of Liver Transplant Candidates Toward Organs From Increased‐Risk Donors
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DOI: 10.1002/lt.25467
Abstract: Increased‐risk donor (IRD) organs make up a significant proportion of the deceased organ donor pool but may be declined by patients on the waiting list for various reasons. We conducted a survey of patients awaiting… read more here.
Keywords: risk; ird organ; transplant candidates; liver transplant ... See more keywords
Cardiac Risk Assessment in Liver Transplant Candidates: A Survey of National Practice Patterns
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DOI: 10.1002/lt.26307
Abstract: In liver transplantation (LT), improvements in surgical techniques, immunosuppression strategies, and infection management have extended the lifespan of both the graft and the patient. In 2021, cardiac disease is the leading contributor to healthcare utilization… read more here.
Keywords: risk assessment; liver transplant; assessment liver; cardiac risk ... See more keywords
Active Coping and Perceived Social Support Mediate the Relationship Between Physical Health and Resilience in Liver Transplant Candidates
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DOI: 10.1007/s10880-018-9559-6
Abstract: Without a transplant, end-stage liver disease is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Transplant candidates endure physical and psychological stress while awaiting surgery, yet little is known about the relationship between physical health and psychological… read more here.
Keywords: relationship physical; transplant candidates; transplant; social support ... See more keywords
Characterization of the Stanford Integrated Psychosocial Assessment for Transplant (SIPAT) in Lung Transplant Candidates
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DOI: 10.1007/s10880-021-09788-y
Abstract: The SIPAT is a standardized measure for pre-transplant psychosocial evaluation. Previous SIPAT studies utilized a relatively small lung transplant sample and only included listed patients. This study characterized the SIPAT in 147 lung transplant candidates… read more here.
Keywords: sipat; characterization stanford; transplant candidates; transplant ... See more keywords
Bariatric Surgery Is Efficacious and Improves Access to Transplantation for Morbidly Obese Renal Transplant Candidates
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DOI: 10.1007/s11695-019-03925-1
Abstract: BackgroundThe surgical risk of morbidly obese patients is high and even higher for kidney transplant candidates. A BMI > 35–40 kg/m2 is often a contraindication for that surgery. The safety, feasibility, and outcome of bariatric surgery for… read more here.
Keywords: morbidly obese; surgery; bariatric surgery; transplant candidates ... See more keywords
Echocardiography in the Liver Transplant Patient
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DOI: 10.1007/s11886-021-01531-1
Abstract: Purpose of Review The aim of this study is to review current echocardiographic modalities utilized in the assessment of the preoperative liver transplant candidate with an emphasis on newer techniques. We sought to assess if… read more here.
Keywords: echocardiography liver; transplant candidates; liver transplant; echocardiography ... See more keywords
The Supportive Care Needs of Primary Caregivers of Lung Transplant Candidates.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2021.05.004
Abstract: CONTEXT Caring for people with advanced illness has an impact on caregivers' physical, psychological, and emotional health. Patients being evaluated for lung transplantation or those on the transplant waitlist are required to have identified social… read more here.
Keywords: supportive care; transplant candidates; caregivers lung; care needs ... See more keywords
Prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection in transplant candidates: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2018.09.040
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Tuberculosis (TB) is considered as a serious complication for organ transplant recipients; therefore, the detection and appropriate treatment of latent infection are recommended for preventing active TB infections in the future. The objective of… read more here.
Keywords: transplant candidates; prevalence ltbi; prevalence; meta analysis ... See more keywords
Frailty and maximal exercise capacity in adult lung transplant candidates.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2017.08.010
Abstract: BACKGROUND Frail lung transplant candidates are more likely to be delisted or die without receiving a transplant. Further knowledge of what frailty represents in this population will assist in developing interventions to prevent frailty from… read more here.
Keywords: transplant candidates; transplant; frailty; lung transplant ... See more keywords
[Selection of lung transplant candidates in France in 2019].
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2018.03.009
Abstract: INTRODUCTION In 2015, the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) published a consensus document for the selection of lung transplant candidates. In the absence of recent French recommendations, this guideline is useful in… read more here.
Keywords: transplant candidates; lung transplantation; transplantation; lung transplant ... See more keywords
Current State of Multiorgan Transplantation and Implications for Future Practice and Policy.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2021.09.012
Abstract: The incidence of kidney dysfunction has increased in liver transplant and heart transplant candidates, reflecting a changing patient population and allocation policies that prioritize the most urgent candidates. A higher burden of pretransplant kidney dysfunction… read more here.
Keywords: mot; multiorgan transplantation; transplant candidates; policy ... See more keywords