Patients Share Stories Of Double Lung Transplant After COVID-19

The video discusses the severe impact of COVID-19 on two patients, Ramirez and Kunz, who both underwent double lung transplants at Northwestern Medicine. Ramirez faced isolation and rapid medical decisions, while Kunz spent 100 days on ECMO. The video highlights the complexity of lung transplants in COVID-19 patients, the extended surgery times, and the long recovery process involving anti-rejection medication and physical therapy. Both patients face significant financial burdens, but express gratitude for their second chance at life.

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