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Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Transplant Surgery
Critical Care Medicine

Context:

Lung transplantation is a life-saving procedure for end-stage lung diseases.
Determining the optimal timing for lung transplant evaluation is challenging.
Patient selection is crucial for successful outcomes in pulmonary transplantation.

Purpose:

To outline the patient journey toward lung transplantation.
To summarize key eligibility criteria for lung transplant candidacy.
To highlight the 2021 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) recommendations.

Summary:

This article details the process for lung transplantation eligibility.
It focuses on identifying patients with advanced pulmonary disease and respiratory failure who may benefit.
The 2021 ISHLT guidelines are central to the selection criteria discussed.

Impact:

Aims to improve timely identification of eligible lung transplant candidates.
Facilitates better patient selection for pulmonary transplantation.
Provides a practical resource for clinicians managing end-stage lung disease.