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3 days ago · He received a double lung transplant after one lung was damaged by lung cancer and the other by COVID-19. The cancer diagnosis came in 2020. Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune/TNS
1 day ago · "There were days when we weren't sure that one year was going to come," wife Amy Lindahl said. Walt and Amy Lindahl went back to Mayo Clinic in Rochester for a check-up, post double lung transplant.
May 16, 2024 · Preparing my body and mind. There wasn’t much I could do to physically prepare for my transplant. I had a goal to gain weight , but made little progress in that area. Instead, I ritualistically applied lavender oil to my chest, where many new scars would soon live. I also meditated often, connecting with my body.
May 24, 2024 · The transplant was performed using the newest generation of EVLP platforms, Transmedics Organ Care System (OCS), a portable device designed to keep donor lungs functioning and “breathing” in human-like conditions from the time of the donor procedure to the transplant surgery. The device maintains the organ in its own physiologic state with ...
2 days ago · If you are otherwise healthy, you may be suitable for a lung transplant. This is an operation where one or both lungs are replaced. Double lung transplants have a better overall survival and long-term outcome, but many patients do well with single lung transplants.
May 16, 2024 · Find answers to questions about lung transplants, covering topics including end-stage lung disease, how to determine if you're eligible, and what to expect.
May 14, 2024 · Duke continues to lead the field of lung transplant, with a median wait time of 15 days, the shortest in the U.S., compared to a national average of 58 days. With more than 2,500 total procedures, they have performed the most lung transplants in the country. Duke physicians also help to advance the field through clinical trials.
