Gabriel Loor, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Cardiothoracic Transplant and Circulatory Support
Baylor College of Medicine
Surgical Director, Lung Transplant Program
Co-Chief, Section of Adult Cardiac Surgery
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
Overview:
Dr. Loor will discuss high risk scenarios in lung transplantation including concomitant cardiac surgical procedures, heart lung transplantation and preexisting cardiac disease. He will also discuss methods for mitigating risk and ensuring the safest outcomes possible.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of the activity a participant should be able to:
- Describe the indications and outcomes for lung transplantation.
- Discuss the implications of concomitant cardiac disease.
- Explain the effects of circulatory support during lung transplant on the new allograft.
Disclosures:
Dr. Gabriel Loor receives grant support from TransMedics and Atricure.
The Planning Committee has nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The THI CME Staff has nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The Program Reviewers has nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Texas Heart Institute Grand Rounds is an esteemed tradition that attracts leading experts from around the world each year. Texas Heart Institute Grand Rounds is hosted in the Denton A. Cooley Auditorium at 6770 Bertner Avenue in Houston, TX.
Series attendees include Cardiology Fellows and Faculty, members of the Departments of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Surgery, as well as visitors from other clinical and teaching institutions in the Texas Medical Center. We live broadcast Grand Rounds for online viewing on any desktop computer or mobile device.
Accreditation and Credit Designation
Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council or Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Texas Heart Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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