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MBBS, MS - General Surgery
Surgery
Dr. Babu Antony is a General Surgeon and Laparoscopic Surgeon in Vyasarpadi, Chennai and has an experience of 28 years in these fields. Dr. Babu Antony pract…
MBBS, MS - General Surgery
Surgery
Dr. G. Uttirakumar is a General Surgeon in Padi, Chennai and has an experience of 34 years in this field. Dr. G. Uttirakumar practices at Shree Meenakshi Cli…
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
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Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr. Adil Sadiq has the distinction of probably being the only Cardiac surgeon in South India who is trained in Robotic Cardiac surgery. He is one of the very…
MD - General Medicine, DM - Cardiology
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Interventional Cardiology
Dr Rudra Dev Pandey is well known for performing more than 8000 coronary interventions with highest success rates while achieving an extremely low complicati…
MBBS, MS - General Surgery
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Cardiology
K. M. Cherian is a leading Indian heart surgeon who has pioneered new treatments, founded new hospitals and earned an international reputation. He is the fou…
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr. Amjad M Shaikh says "I am Cardiothoracic and vascular Surgeon. I have experience of more than 1500 cardiac surgeries . I am expert in" total arterial LIM…
MBBS, MS - General Surgery
Surgery
Dr. R Prem Kumar is a General Surgeon at VS Hospital Chennai. His surgical speciality focuses on abdominal contents including oesophagus stomach small bowel…
DNB - General Surgery, MBBS, FCPS - General Surgery
Surgery
Dr SP SIngh is working with Prudent International Health Clinic Kalyani Nagar, Pune
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr. Narendra Venkataramanappa is a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon,Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Vascular Surgeon in Yelahanka, Bangalore and has an experie…
MBBS, DM - Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Dr. Shailender Singh is a Interventional Cardiologist and Cardiologist in Panjagutta, Hyderabad and has an experience of 42 years in these fields. Dr. Shaile…
MBBS, MS - General Surgery
Surgery
Dr. Amit Sehgal is a Laparoscopic Surgeon and General Surgeon in New Industrial Town, Faridabad and has an experience of 20 years in these fields. Dr. Amit S…
DM - Cardiology, DNB - Cardiology, MD - Medicine, FACC, Fellowship In Interventional Cardiology
Cardiology
One of the top Cardiologists in Mumbai with 18 years experience in clinical, noninvasive and invasive cardiology. Affiliated to several hospitals in Mumbai i…
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A heart transplant is a major surgical operation in which a diseased or failing heart is removed and replaced with a healthy heart from a donor. This surgery is often done when someone has end-stage heart failure that cannot be improved with other treatments such as medications, devices, or less invasive surgeries, and their condition seriously limits survival or quality of life.
Because the procedure requires a matching donor heart and complex coordination, only people with severe heart disease and who are otherwise healthy enough for surgery are selected for a transplant. After the new heart is placed, patients must take medicines for the rest of their lives to prevent the body from rejecting the donor heart.
A heart transplant is done to give a new chance at life and better heart function for people with severe heart failure.
· Extends survival: For patients without other treatment options, a transplant can significantly lengthen life.
· Improves energy and daily function: Many patients feel stronger and are able to do more everyday activities.
· Better quality of life: After recovery, many recipients return to work, exercise, and enjoy social life.
· Relieves symptoms: Transplant can reduce symptoms like severe fatigue, difficulty breathing, and fluid buildup caused by heart failure.
· Long-term outlook: Survival rates after heart transplant have improved over time, with many patients living many years with good heart function.
Heart transplant may be recommended when:
· You have end-stage heart failure that does not respond to other treatments.
· Severe symptoms persist despite maximum medical management.
· You are otherwise healthy enough to undergo major surgery and lifelong medical therapy.
· Your heart function is very poor and your doctor believes a transplant could improve survival and quality of life.
Doctors carefully evaluate your overall health, organ function, and candidacy before placing you on a transplant waiting list.
1. Pre-Transplant Evaluation: Tests are done to see if you are healthy enough for surgery. This includes heart imaging, blood tests, and screening for other medical problems.
2. Waiting for a Donor Heart: You are placed on a national or regional transplant list. A donor heart is matched based on blood type, body size, and other medical factors.
3. Surgery: Under general anaesthesia, your diseased heart is removed and a donor heart is put in place. A machine supports your circulation during surgery. The new heart is connected to your major blood vessels so it can begin working.
4. Recovery in Hospital: After surgery, you will stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) for monitoring and recovery, often for about 1–3 weeks total in the hospital.
5. Long-Term Care: You will take immune-suppression medicines for life to prevent your body from rejecting the donor heart and have regular follow-up visits.
Heart transplant surgery is done in a hospital with a transplant program by a team of specialists.
· The operation itself can take many hours (often 4–10 hours or more).
· Hospital stay is typically at least 10–21 days, including time in ICU.
· Full recovery as for returning to normal activities and rehabilitation may take several months.
A heart transplant is complex and has risks, but many patients benefit significantly when selected appropriately. Common and important considerations include:
Common or expected risks:
· Organ rejection: Your immune system may try to attack the new heart.
· Infection: Due to immune-suppressing medicines, infections are more likely.
· Bleeding and clotting complications.
· Side effects from long-term immunosuppressants such as high blood pressure, kidney problems, or increased cancer risk.
· Graft failure or cardiac allograft vasculopathy, a chronic narrowing of heart vessels.
Doctors monitor you closely after surgery to catch and treat problems early and help maintain good heart function.
A heart transplant is used to replace a failing heart with a healthy donor heart when other treatments are no longer effective, typically in end-stage heart failure.
Yes. It carries risks such as infection, rejection of the donor heart, bleeding, and complications related to lifelong immune-suppressing medicines. Doctors weigh these risks against the potential benefits.
Heart transplant surgery usually lasts several hours — often between 4 and 10 hours depending on complexity.
You will spend time in the ICU and general hospital for at least 10–21 days, with full recovery taking several months including rehabilitation and close follow-ups.
Yes. You must take immunosuppressant medicines for life to prevent rejection, and these require careful monitoring.
Many people live many years after transplant, with high survival rates in the first few years and ongoing improvements in outcomes because of better care.
Yes. Children with end-stage heart failure may also be eligible based on medical evaluation and donor availability.
Return to everyday activities typically begins after months of recovery and depends on your health and transplant progress, with close follow-ups from your transplant team.