However , transplant centers have found it necessary to adhere to patient age restrictions for ltx because supplies of donor organs are scarce and mortality risks for the elderly are high 然而肺移植中心发现有必要对肺移植进行年龄限制，限制是因为肺移植供体供应缺乏并且老年人死亡风险更高。
Lung transplants are a common therapy for many end - stage lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , cystic fibrosis , pulmonary hypertension , idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other diseases 肺移植是许多终末期肺病的普遍治疗方法，例如慢性阻塞性肺病、囊性纤维病、肺动脉高血压、特发性肺纤维化等疾病。
We are also developing the heart transplantation program for patients with end - stage heart failure and heart - lung transplantation program for patients with severe pulmonary vascular disease due to congenital heart disease 除了一般的心脏血管手术外,本院亦在发展心脏移植及心肺移植手术,以期对于末期的心脏病人如扩张性心肌症,先天性心脏病人并发极度肺动脉高血压等的治疗能有所帮助。
