This lecture covers the background and basics of lung transplantation, including general and disease specific indications, contraindications, management, and a timeline of expected complications.
Dr. Reinaldo Rampolla received his BS and MD from the University of Puerto Rico, where he also completed residency in internal medicine. He completed his fellowship training in pulmonary/critical care medicine at Tulane University and his post-doctoral fellowship training in lung transplantation at Stanford University. He joined the Ochsner Lung Transplant team in October 2009, and currently serves as the Medical Director of Lung Transplant.