Is Functional Independence Associated With Improved Long Term Survival After Lung Transplantation?

CONCLUSIONS: Preoperative functional independence and maintenance of employment are associated with superior long term outcomes in lung recipients. Results highlight potential benefits of pre-transplant functional rehabilitation for patients on the wait list for lungs.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Osho A, Mulvihill M, Lamba N, Hirji S, Yerokun B, Bishawi M, Spencer P, Panda N, Villavicencio M, Hartwig M Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research