Living donor heart transplant

A living donor heart transplant is a rare procedure where a healthy person (the donor) voluntarily donates part of their heart to a recipient in need. Since the heart is a vital organ, only a small segment, typically one of the heart's chambers, is donated and transplanted to the recipient. This process is complex and requires careful matching and surgery. It can help save lives when a suitable deceased donor isn't available. Living donor transplants are more common for organs like kidneys or liver, but in rare cases, partial heart donations are performed to treat specific conditions.