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MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Cardiology
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Cardiology
Dr. Cecily Mary Majella is a Cardiologist in MRC Nagar, Chennai and has an experience of 26 years in this field. Dr. Cecily Mary Majella practices at Apollo…
MD - General Medicine, DM - Cardiology, MBBS
Cardiology
Dr. Ravi Kumar is a Cardiologist in Aminjikarai, Chennai and has an experience of 33 years in this field. Dr. Ravi Kumar practices at MGM Healthcare in Aminj…
MBBS, MS - General Surgery
Surgery
Dr. Ajit G. Shirodkar is a General Surgeon in Goregaon East, Mumbai and has an experience of 45 years in this field. Dr. Ajit G. Shirodkar practices at Hira…
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
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Cardiothoracic Surgeon
MS in General Surgery, recipient of the KN Dhawan gold medal from King George's Medical College, Lucknow. On completion of his super specialty training in Ca…
MBBS, MS - General Surgery
Surgery
Dr. Dhanaraj P is a General Surgeon in Manali, Chennai and has an experience of 14 years in this field. Dr. Dhanaraj P practices at Sri Jayakala Clinic in Ma…
MBBS, MS - General Surgery
Surgery
Dr. B Nagabhushanam is a General Surgeon in Hayathnagar, Hyderabad and has an experience of 41 years in this field. Dr. B Nagabhushanam practices at Bhagyala…
MBBS, MS - General Surgery
Surgery
Dr. G.S. Bindra is a General Surgeon in Shahaganj, Agra and has an experience of 37 years in this field. Dr. G.S. Bindra practices at Bindra Clinic in Shahag…
MBBS, MCh - Thoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr. S.K. Sarkar is a Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon,General Surgeon and Cardiologist in Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur and has an experience of 54 years in these fields. D…
MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Cardiology
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Interventional Cardiology
Dr. B. Madan Mohan is a Interventional Cardiologist and Cardiologist in Adyar, Chennai and has an experience of 29 years in these fields. Dr. B. Madan Mohan…
MBBS, MS - General Surgery
Surgery
Dr. Amit Goyal is a General Surgeon and Consultant Physician in Mansarovar, Jaipur and has an experience of 14 years in these fields. Dr. Amit Goyal practice…
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, FRCS - Cardiothoracic Surgery, MCh - Cardio Thoracic Surgery
Cardiology
Dr. Avinash Inamdar ( is a Philanthropic Cardiac Surgeon, offering advanced Cardiac Surgical treatment to the needy and poor people of India He performed mor…
DNB - Cardiology, MD - General Medicine, MBBS
Cardiology
Dr. Kalkekar is a leading Interventional Cardiologist in Navi Mumbai and is recognized for his expertise in primary angioplasty. His areas of specialization…
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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.