Pulmonary Embolism as a Cause of Death in Lung Transplant Recipients: Data From a Nationwide Registry

11 March 2025

Hye Sung KimRohit GuptaParth Rali

https://doi.org/10.1002/pul2.70056

Abstract

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a leading cause of mortality in lung transplant recipients, with early cases associated with particularly poor outcomes. Identified risk factors include elevated BMI, renal dysfunction, ABO mismatch, donor malignancy, and specific immunosuppressive agents. Tailored risk assessments and targeted interventions are essential to mitigating PE-related mortality.

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