Heart transplant procedure has been into practice since 1967, when the first ever human-to-human cardiac transplant surgery took place. Since then heart transplantation underwent many changes in the procedure, technology, probes, etc. Modern science brought with itself a new world
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Recovery Data Once the surgical procedure has been performed, the patient will be kept in the ICU for some days. He might also have to stay in the hospital for around a week or two. The duration will depend on the after-effects of the procedure.
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Treatment Procedure and Success Rate The success rate of heart transplantation usually depends on various factors and varies from one person to another. However, due to the modern medical procedure and advancement of technologies, the outlook of the procedure has become quite positive. For instance, the overall success rate of heart transplantation after one year revolves around 85%. The percentage of the same gets a bit lower after the 5-year mark. However, the survival rate of 69% still seems to be quite impressive.
The proper candidates for heart transplantation are –
Suffering from an advanced stage heart failure
Is in decent health and shape
Does not have any other terminal disease
Some of the common complications related to heart disease are –
Side effects of the medications
Issues regarding primary graft
Mild infections
Hardening of the arteries
The general timeline of heart transplant surgery is around four hours. However, the overall duration might change depending on the complication.
Yes, the patients can live their life normally after undergoing heart transplant surgery. However, they will have to be pretty careful about their well-being. If they do feel any issues, like chest pain or persistent nausea, it will be better to contact the doctor.
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