Returning from the World Transplant Games full of emotions, Maggy Surace, double lung transplant recipient, President of the French Pulmonary Hypertension Association HTaPFrance

Maggy Surace is the President of the French Pulmonary Hypertension Association HTaPFrance and a double lung transplant recipient. She was among the 1,513 athletes from 50 different countries participating in the World Transplant Games in Dresden, Germany on August 17-24, 2025. Maggy trained for over 4 months for the swimming and athletics events. She left […]

Returning from the World Transplant Games full of emotions, Maggy Surace, double lung transplant recipient, President of the French Pulmonary Hypertension Association HTaPFrance Read Post »

The World Transplant Games 2025, August 17-24 2025, Dresden, Germany

The World Transplant Games are a remarkable international multisport event that brings together transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, supporters and friends to celebrate the Gift of Life and show the positive impact of organ donation. The games span seven days, featuring a program of both high-exertion and low-impact sports, with 2,500 participants, families, and

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Transplants are still too difficult to schedule for pulmonary hypertension patients, Anna Lisabeth Jeter, Pulmonary Hypertension News, August 28, 2025

Anna Jeter, is an artist, writer and photographer living in Excelsior, Minnesota, USA. She was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension at the age of 4 but only received a heart-lung transplant 19 years later, in 2018. In a recent article for Pulmonary Hypertension News she expresses gratitude for surviving long enough to receive the transplant

Transplants are still too difficult to schedule for pulmonary hypertension patients, Anna Lisabeth Jeter, Pulmonary Hypertension News, August 28, 2025 Read Post »

Terumo Corporation Acquires OrganOx Limited, thus entering into the organ transplantation-related sector, Biospace, August 24, 2025

Terumo, a leading medical technology company based in Japan, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of OrganOx, for approximately $1.5 billion. OrganOx specializes in advanced organ preservation devices using Normothermic Machine Perfusion technology, which preserves organs longer by circulating oxygen and nutrient-rich fluids through organs at near-body temperature. This technology enables

Terumo Corporation Acquires OrganOx Limited, thus entering into the organ transplantation-related sector, Biospace, August 24, 2025 Read Post »

“I had a double lung transplant then won silver”, the incredible journey of Catherine Makin, BBC News, August 22, 2025

On BBC News on 22 August 2025, Emma Stanley tells the incredible story of Catherine Makin, a double lung transplant patient. Catherine Makin, 42, a National Health Service (NHS) clerical worker from Great Harwood, Lancashire, has won 10 medals in swimming and table tennis at the British Transplant Games after receiving a double lung transplant

“I had a double lung transplant then won silver”, the incredible journey of Catherine Makin, BBC News, August 22, 2025 Read Post »

Pulmonary endarterectomy vs balloon pulmonary angioplasty in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, BMC Pulmonary Medicine, August 6, 2025

A study recently published on BMC Pulmonary Medicine compared baseline characteristics and short-term efficacy of pulmonary endarterectomy (gold standard for operable chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, removing thickened intima and organized thrombus from pulmonary arteries) vs. balloon pulmonary angioplasty (an option for inoperable chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, improving blood flow by dilating stenosed/occluded vessels without removing lesions), particularly

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From Ancient Mysteries to Modern Miracles: The Incredible Journey of Pulmonary Circulation, Adam Torbicki, “Diagnostics”

INTRODUCTION Ever wondered how we went from completely misunderstanding blood flow for 1,400 years to performing open-heart surgery? A fascinating historical review by Prof. Adam Torbicki, published in Diagnostics (2021), reminds us that while most modern clinicians “look forward, expecting new pathophysiological pathways to be explored,” few take time “to look into the past.” Yet

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First robotic lung transplant in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Gulf Today, July 8, 2025

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has achieved a historic milestone by performing the Gulf region’s first robotic lung transplants, making it one of only five centers worldwide to successfully complete this advanced procedure. Two patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and secondary pulmonary hypertension have undergone the surgery. These surgeries were quite complex due to pulmonary hypertension,

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The Pulmonary Hypertension Global Patient Survey: understanding the experiences and perspectives of patients, European Respiratory Journal Open Research 2025

The key findings from the Pulmonary Hypertension Global Patient Survey (PHGPS) adult cohort of 3,329 patients have been published in the ERJ Open Research 2025, highlighting the achievements, shortcomings & regional disparities of clinical care & research globally. The Pulmonary Hypertension Global Patient Survey represents the most extensive survey of its type in the pulmonary

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The landscape of referrals for lung transplantation in pulmonary arterial hypertension: a report from the Pulmonary Hypertension Association Registry, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, June 26, 2025

A large US registry study of 1,671 patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) over 4607 person-years of follow up found that lung transplant referrals are occurring far too infrequently and too late in the disease course. Despite professional society recommendations for early referral, only 12% of patients were referred for transplantation over the study period.

The landscape of referrals for lung transplantation in pulmonary arterial hypertension: a report from the Pulmonary Hypertension Association Registry, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, June 26, 2025 Read Post »

Artificial intelligence applied to chest X-rays may have the potential to detect pulmonary hypertension associated with congenital heart disease (PAH-CHD), CHEST Journal, June 18, 2025

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is hard to diagnose, especially in places with limited medical resources, but catching it early is crucial for treatment. A group of researchers from China conducted a retrospective cohort study with 4,576 patients, including 2,288 pulmonary hypertension cases, who underwent chest X-rays (CXR) followed by right heart catheterization (RHC) or transthoracic echocardiography

Artificial intelligence applied to chest X-rays may have the potential to detect pulmonary hypertension associated with congenital heart disease (PAH-CHD), CHEST Journal, June 18, 2025 Read Post »

Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH), Journal of the American College of Cardiologists, June 2025

While pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) is the primary treatment in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), it is not feasible for at least 40% of patients. Balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) has emerged as an alternative for these patients.The International Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA) Registry aimed to assess practices and outcomes across 18 centers in the U.S., Europe,

Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH), Journal of the American College of Cardiologists, June 2025 Read Post »

Lung Transplantation Updates: Broader Indications with a Focus on Pulmonary arterial Hypertension, Zentralblatt für Chirurgie, May 15, 2025.

In their recent open-access article for the Zentralblatt für Chirurgie, Drs.: Szofia Kovacs, Alberto Benazzo, and Peter Jaksch review the latest International Society for Lung and Heart Transplantion (ISHLT) guidelines on lung transplantation, highlighting a major shift toward personalized, inclusive care. Beyond the underlying lung disease, transplant decisions now consider age, frailty, comorbidities, and psychosocial

Lung Transplantation Updates: Broader Indications with a Focus on Pulmonary arterial Hypertension, Zentralblatt für Chirurgie, May 15, 2025. Read Post »

Timing Matters: When Should Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Patients Be Referred for Lung Transplantation? Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine, July 1 2025 edition

Early referral for lung transplantation can be life-saving for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). In this important review, van der Ploeg et al. explore when and how patients across major respiratory diseases especially Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension should be referred for transplant evaluation. As medical therapies continue to improve, the urgency and timing of referral

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“Beyond Survival: 11 Years, 2 Lung Transplants, and the Quiet Miracle of Breathing”, Alena Adarbehova

Alena’s journey transcends ordinary resilience. After battling pulmonary hypertension for a decade, surviving two double lung transplants, and undergoing over 200 photopheresis sessions, she now embraces life with just 34% lung function—yet lives it fully. Her story bridges cultures, identities, and the profound gift of donated organs. As she marks 11 years since her first

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Expert Consensus on Lung Transplantation for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Patients, Pulmonary Circulation, April 23, 2025

Globally, over 4,500 lung transplants are performed annually. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension represents a unique transplantation indication because: Given these specific challenges, the authors developed guidelines for managing Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension patients who are lung transplant candidates through a modified Delphi study. The expert panel reached unanimous consensus on several key aspects of lung transplantation for

Expert Consensus on Lung Transplantation for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Patients, Pulmonary Circulation, April 23, 2025 Read Post »

Tacrolimus versus cyclosporine immunosuppression in lung transplantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMJ Open Respiratory Research, April 2025

A systematic review and meta-analysis to determine whether tacrolimus or cyclosporine is more effective at reducing chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD) in lung transplant patients was publshed on the British Medical Journal in April 2025. The researchers analyzed 4 randomized trials involving 662 patients with a mean age of 45-55 years, mostly with Chronic Obstructive

Tacrolimus versus cyclosporine immunosuppression in lung transplantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMJ Open Respiratory Research, April 2025 Read Post »

Societal Costs Associated With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Subgroups: A Study Utilizing Linked National Registries, Pulmonary Circulation, April 17, 2025

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) represents a significant economic burden on society, as revealed by a comprehensive Swedish study published on Pulmonary Circulation on April 17, 2025, examining the societal costs associated with this condition. The research tracked patients across various pulmonary arterial hypertension subgroups—idiopathic/hereditary pulmonary arterial hypertension, pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with connective tissue disease,

Societal Costs Associated With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Subgroups: A Study Utilizing Linked National Registries, Pulmonary Circulation, April 17, 2025 Read Post »

Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA)’s development from its early applications to its current widespread adoption globally, Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine, April 14, 2025

Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA) has revolutionized treatment for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH), as discussed in a comprehensive review published on April 14 2025 in the Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine. While Pulmonary Endarterectomy (PEA) continues to be the gold standard for patients with operable disease, many patients cannot undergo this surgical procedure due to

Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA)’s development from its early applications to its current widespread adoption globally, Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine, April 14, 2025 Read Post »

The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) stresses how important language is organ donation and how it can save lives, March 27, 2025

Communication plays a crucial role in organ donation processes. According to the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO), terminology choices can significantly impact public perception, potentially creating unnecessary fear that reduces donation rates. AOPO advocates for language that honors donors’ contributions and builds public confidence in the donation system. Recommended Terminology Shifts Surgical Procedure Terminology

The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) stresses how important language is organ donation and how it can save lives, March 27, 2025 Read Post »

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