Lung Transplantation for Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease

Lung transplantation for patients with interstitial lung disease including Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Connective Tissue Disease.

Victoria Rusanov MD discusses lung transplantation for patients with interstitial lung disease including Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Connective Tissue Disease. She shares the importance of objectively assessing clinical decline and early referrals to transplant center. She offers information on the management of the patient during a flare and advanced life support like ECLS as bridge to transplant.