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Lung Transplantation — DCE Clinical Case
DCE long-case and short-case station for Lung Transplantation.
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Lung Transplantation — Clinical Case
DCE Long Case
Patient brief
Patient: A middle-aged or older adult with multimorbidity and a presentation centred on Lung Transplantation. [1]
Presenting complaint: Subacute or acute symptoms referable to Lung Transplantation, with enough detail to force prioritisation. [1] [2]
Past history: Common cardiometabolic and organ comorbidities that interact with the plan. [2]
Medications: A polypharmacy list that includes at least one interaction or dosing issue. [2]
Examination: Key positives and critical negatives for dangerous differentials. [1]
Investigations: A small set of results that change management. [1] [2]
Tasks
- Present a prioritised problem list. [1]
- Defend investigations and immediate therapy. [1] [2]
- Provide safety-net and follow-up advice. [2]
Model discussion points
- Working diagnosis and acuity. [1]
- Differentials and discriminators. [2]
- Treatment sequence and monitoring. [1] [2] [3]
- Multimorbidity and communication. [2]
Short case
Focused examination or counselling station linked to Lung Transplantation, with one interpretation task and one shared-decision point. [1] [2]
References
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- [2]Mugnai G, Genovese D, De Michieli L, Marchi G, et al. Fabry disease cardiomyopathy: Time for a closer heart rhythm monitoring? Heart Fail Rev, 2026.PMID 42458121
- [3]Maccio A, Neri M, Vallerino V, Nemolato S, et al. Extended and Repeated Cytoreductive Surgery in Recurrent Uterine Leiomyosarcoma: A Narrative Review Cancers (Basel), 2026.PMID 42449606
- [4]Rankin NM, Zosel R, Whop LJ, Maddox R, et al. Program Guidelines for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program: Targeted Lung Cancer Screening in High-Risk Individuals in Australia Med J Aust, 2026.PMID 42438375
- [5]Das BB Advances and unmet needs in pharmacologic therapy for pediatric heart failure: Insights from the 2025 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Guidelines Ann Pediatr Cardiol, 2026.PMID 42404509
- [6]De Angelis A, Comellini V, Gramegna A, Battaglia S, et al. Evaluating current bronchiectasis care in Italy according to the 2025 European respiratory society recommendations Ther Adv Respir Dis, 2026.PMID 42400276
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- [8]Liu HW, Tsai TL Virtual Reality-assisted Physiotherapeutic Training for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2026.PMID 42468005