The most common factors limiting the possibility of a kidney transplant for elderly patients include severe heart or lung disease, untreated cancer and chronic infections. Together with the referring nephrologist, the transplant team will take these factors into consideration when assessing if transplantation is a realistic option for an elderly candidate.
The most common factors limiting the possibility of a kidney
transplant for elderly patients include severe heart or lung
disease, untreated cancer and chronic infections. Together with the
referring nephrologist, the transplant team will...
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Dr. Audrey Chun of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:The most common factors limiting the possibility of a kidney transplant for elderly patients include severe heart or lung disease, untreated cancer and chronic infections. Together with the referring nephrologist, the transplant team will take these factors into consideration when assessing if transplantation is a realistic option for an elderly candidate.The most common factors limiting the possibility of a kidney transplant for elderly patients include severe heart or lung disease, untreated cancer and chronic infections. Together with the referring nephrologist, the transplant team will... More
