Journal article
Reproductive health after thoracic transplantation: An ISHLT expert consensus statement
Abstract
Pregnancy after thoracic organ transplantation is feasible for select individuals but requires multidisciplinary subspecialty care. Key components for a successful pregnancy after lung or heart transplantation include preconception and contraceptive planning, thorough risk stratification, optimization of maternal comorbidities and fetal health through careful monitoring, and open communication with shared decision-making. The goal of this …
Authors
Kittleson MM; DeFilippis EM; Bhagra CJ; Casale JP; Cauldwell M; Coscia LA; D'Souza R; Gaffney N; Gerovasili V; Ging P
Journal
The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, Vol. 42, No. 3, pp. e1–e42
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
3 2023
DOI
10.1016/j.healun.2022.10.009
ISSN
1053-2498