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StatPearls, LLC

  • Heart-Lung Transplantation
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary
  • Immunosuppression Therapy

Heart-Lung Transplantation

Heart-lung transplantation is a complex surgical procedure reserved for patients with end-stage heart and lung diseases that are refractory to other treatments. Indications often include conditions such as pulmonary hypertension, congenital heart defects with severe pulmonary involvement, and advanced interstitial lung disease. The procedure involves replacing both the heart and lungs with those from a single donor, offering the possibility of extended survival and improved quality of life. However, heart-lung transplantation carries significant risks, including organ rejection, infection, and complications related to immunosuppressive therapy, making it a challenging yet life-saving intervention. Clinicians participating in this course gain a comprehensive understanding of the indications, surgical techniques, and postoperative management of heart-lung transplant cases. The course enhances the clinician’s ability to address psychosocial and behavioral factors that impact long-term transplant success, ultimately improving patient care and safety. Further, through this course, clinicians learn to identify and manage potential complications, apply best practices for optimizing patient outcomes, and appreciate the critical role of interprofessional collaboration in providing holistic care.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABPMR — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABPMR — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 9 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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Listed by the provider

  • Article / monograph / reference
  • includes Online course / module
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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