In this presentation, Robert Reed, MD, Professor of Medicine, and Alexander Sasha Krupnick, MD Professor of Surgery and Chief of Thoracic Surgery, describe the absolute contraindications to lung transplant, explain the relative contraindications to lung transplant, and analyze unique COVID-specific contraindications for lung transplant.

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Robert Reed, MD

Professor of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Medical Director of the University of Maryland Lung Transplant Program

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Alexander Sasha Krupnick, MD

Professor of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Chief of Thoracic Surgery and Surgical Director of the University of Maryland Lung Transplant Program