COVID-19 Fuels Demand For Lung And Heart Transplants

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare system, particularly the increased demand for organ transplants due to severe organ damage caused by the virus. It highlights the criteria used for lung transplants in COVID patients and the challenges faced by medical experts. The future of lung transplants is uncertain, with potential changes as more people get vaccinated. The video emphasizes the transformation in transplant possibilities and the expanded limits of medical procedures.

What impact has COVID-19 had on the demand for organ transplants?

How many transplants were performed for COVID-related reasons in the past year?

What criteria do doctors consider before conducting a lung transplant on a COVID patient?

What challenges do transplant surgeons face when evaluating COVID patients for transplants?

What does the future look like for lung transplant candidates according to transplant surgeons?