The Prognostic Significance of Coronary Artery Disease Interventions in Lung Transplant Candidates.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Lung transplantation (LT) is a lifesaving procedure in patients with end stage lung failure. The prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with lung disease is comparably high, and coronary angiography is widely used for coronary anatomy assessment prior to LT. Detection of significant CAD usually results in revascularization to minimize posttransplant cardiovascular events. We aim to examine the prognostic significance of CAD interventions on LT candidates pre- and post-LT.

Methods

From a retrospective registry of 450 LT candidates undergoing cardiac catheterization during 2014-2019, patients were assessed for the presence of significant CAD and percutaneous coronary intervention. The primary outcome was defined as occurrence of major advance card

SUBMITTER: Yerushalmi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12685324 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature