In this episode of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute Podcast Series “On Air”, Executive Director Dr. Shanda Blackmon sits down with Dr. Gabriel Loor, Surgical Director of Baylor’s Lung Transplant Program, to explore the evolving world of lung transplantation.

They discuss patient selection criteria, the remarkable growth of the lung transplant program at Baylor, and the supportive measures available before transplant, including ECMO and ventilator assistance. Dr. Loor also explains the innovative use of ex-vivo lung perfusion, a transformative technology that allows assessment and optimization of donor lungs before transplantation—reshaping the future of lung transplant care.

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In the inaugural episode of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute Podcast Series “On Air”, Executive Director Dr. Shanda Blackmon speaks with Dr. Cyrus Vahdatpour about the Baylor Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic and the complex condition of pulmonary hypertension.

They explore how pulmonary hypertension presents in patients, its prognosis, and current approaches to patient management. The conversation covers screening and diagnosis, the different types of pulmonary hypertension, and the role of ECMO in managing severe cases. Drs. Blackmon and Vahdatpour also discuss outcomes after lung transplant in patients with pulmonary hypertension and look ahead to the future of care, including emerging and novel therapies.

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