- Other serious medical conditions considered to represent contraindications to autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) (e.g., active coronary artery disease, pulmonary dysfunction [forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) < 70% expected, Vital Capacity < 70% expected, diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO) < 50%, patient on supplemental oxygen], AIDS, etc.)