Incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of postoperative stroke in combined heart-lung transplantation: A retrospective cohort study of the UNOS registry

Article Critical Care Medicine

National Trends, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Acute In-Hospital Stroke Following Lung Transplantation in the United States Analysis of the United Network for Organ Sharing Registry

Benjamin L. Shou et al.

Summary: The incidence of acute stroke in lung transplant patients is increasing over time and is associated with significantly lower survival rates. Post-transplant extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is the strongest risk factor for stroke. Further research on stroke characteristics, prevention, and management strategies is crucial for this patient population.

CHEST (2023)

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Article Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems

Trends, risk factors, and outcomes of post-operative stroke after heart transplantation: an analysis of the UNOS database

Paulino Alvarez et al.

Summary: Post-operative stroke after heart transplantation is infrequent but associated with higher mortality. Risk factors for post-operative stroke include redo sternotomy, LVAD, and ECMO support.

ESC HEART FAILURE (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Neurological Complications of Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Retrospective Case-Control Study

Yinan Luo et al.

Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed 60 adult patients undergoing veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) support, finding neurological complications were common and associated with factors such as age, hypertension, renal function, and other indicators, significantly affecting long-term neurological outcomes.

FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Engineering, Biomedical