Know More About Heart Transplantation

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Know More About Heart Transplantation
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What is a Heart Transplant?
A heart transplant is surgery to remove a
person's diseased heart and replace it with a
healthy heart from a deceased donor. Most heart
transplants are done on patients who have
end-stage heart failure. Heart failure is a
condition in which the heart is damaged or weak.
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What happens during a heart transplant?
A heart transplant requires open heart surgery
and a stay in a hospital. Procedures may vary
depending on your condition and your healthcare
provider's practice.
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The donor hearts left atrium is sewn onto
recipient's left atrium
The surgeon will begin by exposing the chest
cavity through a cut in the ribcage. The surgeon
will then open the pericardium (a membrane that
covers the entire heart) in order to remove your
diseased heart. The back part of your own left
atrium will be left in place, but the rest of the
heart will be removed.
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The donor hearts right atrium is sewn onto the
superior and inferior vena cava.
Your new heart will be carefully trimmed and sewn
to fit the remaining parts of your old heart.
This transplant method is called an "Orthotopic
procedure". This is the most common method used
to transplant hearts.
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The transplanted heart with sutures
You will be given medications both before and
during the operation to prevent you from
rejecting the new heart. After the operation, you
will be taken to a special unit and hospital
floor for recovery.
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Conclusion
You will stay in the hospital until your doctor
believes you are ready to go home. How long you
stay in the hospital will depend on the following
factors Your health How well the new heart is
working Your ability to learn to take care of
your new heart transplant
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