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A Heart Transplant is a transplant surgery that replaces your damaged or failing heart with a healthy donor heart. Like any other organ transplant surgery, a heart transplant is a major surgery that has risks. You may receive a heart transplant only if your condition hasn’t improved with medications and other surgeries. After receiving a heart transplant, your chances of survival are good only with appropriate follow-up care for the rest of your life.
Surgery Name | Heart Transplant |
Alternative Name | Cardiac Transplant |
Conditions Treated | End-stage Heart Failure |
Benefits of Surgery |
Healthy Life with a new Heart, Free from symptoms of heart failure, Fewer rehospitalisations, Enhanced quality of life, Longer survival rates |
Treated By | Cardiac Surgeon, Cardiologist |
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A heart transplant is performed for patients who have:
A heart transplant is a complicated procedure that commonly involves the following steps:
Since people needing a heart transplant are more than the availability of heart donors, you have to undergo a strict selection process to receive a donor’s heart. The evaluation for the transplant process includes:
To check if you have the best chance of survival, your healthcare provider will perform some diagnostic tests to examine your lungs and overall health. These tests may include imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI, ultrasound, and more. The doctor may also evaluate the function of your heart, circulatory and respiratory systems by performing tests such as:
These evaluations check psychological and social issues involved in heart transplants, such as financial issues, stress, depression, and family support. These factors can largely affect your body’s response to the transplant after surgery.
Oral health has significant importance in the health of your heart. Oral infections resulting from cavities or respiratory infections can spread to your heart and cause damage.
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Heart transplants have several benefits compared to patients who only receive medical therapy. These benefits include:
No, heart transplants are possible for patients of any age. However, they are most common in patients aged between 50 to 64.
Due to a lack of donors' hearts, thousands of people die annually from heart failure. Furthermore, some patients are not the right candidates for a heart transplant. The alternatives to heart transplant include:
Some common risks of a heart transplant include:
Call your healthcare provider if you experience:
The cost of Heart Tranplant ranges from ₹18,00,000 to ₹25,00,000. The cost varies based on the following factors:
Surgery Name | Cost Value |
Heart Tranplant | ₹18,00,000 to ₹25,00,000 |
Last Updated on: 18 February 2023
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