New ISHLT Document on Short Telomere Syndrome and Lung Transplantation
A new ISHLT Document, ISHLT Consensus Statement on Short Telomere Syndrome and Lung Transplantation, has been published in JHLT and is available to read online!
Led by Andrew Courtwright, John Mackintosh, and John McDyer, this consensus document aims to address gaps in the evaluation and management of patients with STS, the need for this which arises from the recognition that STS is an underdiagnosed contributor to ILD, and that its presence introduces complexities that require dedicated, multidisciplinary attention in the transplant setting.
Motivated by growing evidence that the presence of critically shortened telomeres influences interstitial lung disease (ILD) trajectories, and is associated with extrapulmonary conditions relevant to transplant candidacy and post-transplant complications, this document is the result of work by an international writing committee with expertise in STS and is grounded in current literature and expert consensus. Authors have included recommendations for screening, diagnosis, transplant risk stratification, peri- and post-transplant care, and research priorities in areas where substantial data are lacking.
Visit the Standards & Guidelines page for details, top takeaways, and links to read or download the document.