cardiac transplant recipient

A cardiac transplant recipient is someone who has received a healthy heart from a deceased donor because their own heart was seriously damaged or diseased, often due to conditions like heart failure or cardiomyopathy. The transplant aims to restore normal heart function, improving quality of life and survival. After surgery, recipients require lifelong medications to prevent rejection, where the immune system attacks the new heart. Regular follow-up and monitoring are essential to ensure the transplanted heart functions well and to manage any complications. This complex process involves careful coordination among healthcare providers to optimize outcomes.