Cardiovascular and metabolic complications after hematopoietic cell transplant
| Complications | Recommendations |
|---|---|
| General | Moderate exercise 150 minutes per week Tobacco cessation counseling Maintain a healthy weight Eat a healthy diet |
| Diabetes mellitus | Screen with hemoglobin A1c or fasting plasma glucose 3 months after transplant for patients at high risk (on corticosteroids) Repeat every 6 months if elevated |
| Dyslipidemia | Check a fasting lipid panel 3 months after transplant Repeat evaluation every 3 to 6 months for patients at high risk (on sirolimus, calcineurin inhibitors, or corticosteroids) |
| Hypertension | Check blood pressure at every visit at least annually for all patients, regardless of age or other risk factors |
Based on information in references 11–13.