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VCU Health has received approval from the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to begin lung transplantation Humeley Transplant Center. Including VCU Health, there are only three transplant centers in Virginia that allow lung transplantation.
“This is extremely beneficial for hundreds of patients suffering from advanced lung disease in eastern and central Virginia,” he said. Marlon LevyMD, Interim Chief Executive Officer of VCU Health System Authority and Interim Senior Vice President of VCU Health Sciences. “It removes barriers to long-distance travel for those awaiting transplants and completes the continuum care that VCU health can provide to those patients.”
In many cases, patients waiting for a transplant are rarely notified when an organ is available. It means moving quickly far away and staying away from home for a long period of time. Having a centre near your home reduces the burden on both the patient and his caretaker.
The VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center is one of the longest and busiest transplant centers in the country, running 37% of all transplants in Virginia.
“We are thrilled to be able to expand our services to include lung transplants,” he said. David BrunoMD, Director of Humeley Transplant Center. “This milestone reflects an unwavering commitment to saying yes to more patients in need, ultimately saving more lives and offering new hope for those struggling with advanced lung disease. ”
Provided lung transplants can help increase the needs of the community and nation.
“Lung disease is becoming more and more common in Virginia and across the nation. VCU Health is ready to meet this growing need by expanding our respiratory services,” he said. Vipul PatelMD, medical director of the lung transplant program. “Transplants can extend a person's lifespan.”
Over 1 million According to the American Lung Association, adults live in Virginia with chronic lung disease. Almost half of those people have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), caused by smoking and air pollution.
There's more nationwide 930 people waiting In the case of lung transplants. The number may change daily, Approximately 30 Virginians Awaiting a lung or double lung and a heart transplant.
