Heart Transplant in India

  • A surgical procedure to replace a diseased heart with a healthy one from a donor.
  • Essential for treating end-stage heart failure and certain heart conditions.

Indications for Heart Transplant

  • End-Stage Heart Failure:Conditions such as dilated cardiomyopathy, ischemic heart disease.
  • Congenital Heart Defects:Severe cases that cannot be corrected with other interventions.
  • Heart Valve Disease:When valves cannot be repaired or replaced effectively.

Types of Heart Transplants

1.Orthotopic Heart Transplant

  • The standard procedure where the diseased heart is replaced with a donor heart.

2.Total Artificial Heart

  • Temporary solution while waiting for a donor heart, in some cases.

Procedure of Heart Transplant

1.Preparation Phase

  • Pre-operative care and coordination for surgery.

3.Post-Transplant Care

  • Monitoring for complications, managing medications, and rehabilitation.

2.Preparation Phase

  • Pre-operative care and coordination for surgery.

Pre-Transplant Evaluation

  • Comprehensive medical history, clinical assessment, and diagnostic evaluations.
  • Assessing psychological readiness and support systems.

Challenges and Risks

    • Chronic rejection, need for lifelong immunosuppression, and potential for heart disease recurrence.
    Chronic rejection, need for lifelong immunosuppression, and potential for heart disease recurrence.

Success Rates and Prognosis

  • Age, underlying conditions, donor heart quality, and adherence to follow-up care.
  • Overview of survival rates and outcomes specific to India.

Leading Heart Transplant Centers in India

  • Overview of leading hospitals and institutions specializing in BMT
  • Expertise of medical teams and infrastructure

Cost and Financial Aspects

  • Detailed overview of expenses involved, including surgery, hospitalization, and follow-up.
  • Information on what insurance typically covers and financial assistance options.

Conclusion

  • A critical treatment option for patients with severe heart conditions.
  • Guides and information on preparing for heart transplant and post-operative care.
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Departments

Bone marrow Transplant

Liver Transplant

Heart Transplant

Kidney Transplant

Stem cell Transplant

Related Hospitals

Fortis Memorial Research Institute

Max Super Specialty Hospital Gurgaon

Artemis Hospital (Gurgaon)

Jaypee Hospital Noida Delhi NCR India

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