Table 2. Contraindications to lung transplant.

Absolute

Any untreatable malignancy, end-organ dysfunction, active infection, bleeding diathesis or significant coronary artery disease not amenable to revascularization

BMI ≥35 kg/m2

Non-adherence to therapy

Substance abuse

Poor social support

Relative

General: age >65, class I obesity (BMI 30–34.9 kg/m2), severe malnutrition

Medical: Severe osteoporosis, prolonged IMV, ECLS, HIV, hepatitis B, C or infection with any highly virulent organism

Surgical: Pleurodesis or prior cardiothoracic surgery

BMI, body mass index; IMV, invasive mechanical ventilation; ECLS, Extracorporeal Life Support system.