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International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) 2016 Scientific Sessions
April 27 - 30, 2016; Washington, DC
April 27 - 30, 2016Washington, DC
ISHLTAmbulatory Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cuts CostsWalking extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients appears to cut costs and improve outcomes, but safety concerns and the lack of standardized procedures have hindered widespread adoption.
Medscape Medical News, May 3, 2016
ISHLTHeartMate 3 Trial at 1 Year: 80% Survival, No Pump Thrombosis "I am very encouraged with the hemocompatibility part of these results because this pump was designed for that purpose," said one expert. But more excitement surrounds the larger MOMENTUM 3 trial.
Heartwire from Medscape, May 2, 2016
ISHLTOlder Lung Donors Raise Mortality Risk Only SlightlyPushing the maximum recommended donor age for lung transplants from 55 to 64 years greatly expands the donor pool, with only a slight increase in recipient mortality. However, more research is needed.
Wider Eligibility for Heart Transplantation in New GuidelinesThe ISHLT's 10-year guidelines overhaul relaxes restrictions on weight, age, comorbidities, and other criteria and make a
broader-than-ever range of patients eligible for wait listing.
Depression Common in Patients Awaiting Lung TransplantMore than half of patients waiting for a lung transplant suffered from psychologic stress in a new study, which might be serious
enough to affect transplant outcomes.
