Transplant centers that work with patients with vascular disease

[Tissybell]

I had to stop the evaluation process at ST Louis University because my prior scan showed calcification calificatioin my renal artery. My team is contacting other transplants. They said transplant transplant centers that handle requirements vary. Does anyone have info about transplant centers that handle this condition?condition?

[Beachgirl32]

can you ask your social worker to call didn’t transplant center for you. If I remember right you are on dialysis so you should have a social worker she is there to help you with situations like this . I don’t know off hand .

[Tissybell in reply to Beachgirl32]

Yes thank you, I did meet with social worker workerand my team. She is calling other transplant centers, including Barnes Jewish hospital in St Louis. I am wondering if anyone with condition has gone through this experience.ecxperienc, and had a successful transplant.

[Darlenia]

Oh Tissybell! I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Arterial calcification is a big concern for diabetics. My hubby is also a T2D. He was double-listed at two transplant center. The first one immediately brought it up, pointed out the arteries involved for a successful transplant connection, and noted it could prevent a transplant. But they accepted him without requesting additional tests. (Is there even a good test for that? Those arteries are buried deep in the trunk area.) The second transplant center also brought it up, but only after the transplant occurred - the surgeon commented that my hubby had calcification of those arteries but not to the degree to stop a good connection and blood flow. I simply listened...and later wondered if that surgeon would have simply closed him up if they weren't able "stitch" the new kidney in place? I was beyond tired, I didn't ask that question. Looking back, my hubby agreed to accept a marginal kidney (sometimes discarded) at both centers so that may have played a part in their willingness to proceed? I don't know, but I think it's likely because my hubby is not only a diabetic but he's also a senior. Prior to the transplant, my hubby had a heart stent placed; he now also has bladder issues due his diabetes. Thankfully he hasn't gone through wound healing issues. I'm eternally grateful that my hubby managed to receive a transplant. Keep looking around, Tissybell! The right center and the right surgeon may well be out there for you - you won't know until you know. I'm glad your social worker is being proactive for you.

[Porter20 in reply to Darlenia]

yes prayers for the right fit for transplant.🙏🏻

[Tissybell in reply to Porter20]

Thank you so much.