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Angela Pollak

Medical Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic

Scholarly Works - Conferences


Effects of a Goal Directed Transfusion Protocol on Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction after Lung Transplantation

Conference The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation · April 1, 2020 PURPOSE: Transfusion during lung transplantation (LT) is linked to primary graft dysfunction (PGD) and worsened outcomes. Goal-directed protocols have improved outcomes in cardiac surgical populations and decreased transfusions in LT on cardiopulmonary byp ... Full text Cite

Perioperative Characteristics Associated with Transfusion-Free Lung Transplantation

Conference The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation · April 1, 2020 PURPOSE: Blood transfusion during lung transplantation (LT) surgery is common. There is little evidence to identify potential candidates for transfusion-free LT surgery. We describe patient and procedural characteristics of LT patients in the era of ECMO a ... Full text Cite