Heart Transplantation
Heart transplantation is a surgical procedure that involves replacing a severely damaged or failing heart with a healthy heart from a deceased donor. This is typically considered when other treatments, like medications or surgeries, are not effective. Candidates for a transplant undergo thorough evaluation to ensure they are suitable for the procedure. After the transplant, patients require lifelong follow-up care and medications to prevent rejection of the new heart, which means the body’s immune system may try to attack it. Heart transplantation can significantly improve the quality of life and survival for those with end-stage heart disease.
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Heart transplantation is a surgical procedure in which a failed or damaged heart is replaced with a healthy heart from a deceased donor. This is generally considered for patients with severe heart disease when other treatments have failed. The surgery involves removing the unhealthy heart and connecting the donor heart to the recipient's blood vessels. After the transplant, patients require lifelong medications to prevent their body from rejecting the new heart. It can dramatically improve quality of life and extend life expectancy for those with end-stage heart conditions. Success rates have improved significantly over the years.
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Heart transplantation is a surgical procedure where a failing or diseased heart is replaced with a healthy heart from a deceased donor. It is typically considered for patients with severe heart conditions, such as end-stage heart failure, when other treatments have failed. The surgery involves removing the damaged heart and connecting the donor heart to major blood vessels. Patients must take lifelong immunosuppressive medications to prevent their immune system from rejecting the new heart. Successful transplants can greatly improve quality of life and increase longevity for patients with serious heart problems.