Heart Transplant Surgery

Heart Transplant Overseas
A heart transplant is the primary treatment option for extensive coronary artery disease or heart failure. Patients who are in need of a new heart can often save money and time by undergoing the operation overseas. For patients from the US, the top destination is Latin America. For patients from the UK, the most affordable heart transplants are in Eastern and Central Europe.

Heart Transplant  

• Cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle)
• Coronary artery disease
• Heart valve disease with congestive heart failure
• Severe heart disease present at birth
• Life-threatening abnormal heart beats that do not respond to other therapy

What is a Heart Transplant?
A heart transplant is when a faulty or dying heart organ is removed and replaced with a healthy heart organ from a deceased donor. Generally this heart organ transplantation is done because of coronary heart disease or end stage heart failure, and is often the last resort to keep a patient alive when their heart fails to receive the proper amount of blood or oxygen. Heart transplant patients are chosen based on their life choices, health, and chance of survival.

Heart Transplant Surgery Abroad
The heart is an essential organ of the human body, as it pumps blood and allows blood circulation. Heart transplant surgery is considered when the heart is severely diseased and beyond repair. When heart failure is irreversible, transplantation is a chance of increasing life expectancy. Cardiac transplantation involves taking a heart from a recently deceased organ donor and implanting it into a patient.

A Good Candidate for a Heart Transplant
A good candidate for a heart transplant is a patient who possesses all healthy and functioning organs other than their heart. Some countries make an exception for medical tourists and allow a patient who does not have a track record of healthy functioning organs to receive a heart transplant.Organ transplant candidates are often those who do not have a track record of alcohol or drug abuse that has effected their heart, and who have a high chance of survival after recovery. A top cardiologist, or English speaking, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon can assist you in determining if you are a good candidate for a heart transplantation.

Heart Transplant Recovery
Heart transplant recovery is a long and arduous process. Medications will be administered immediately after the surgery to prevent infection and ensure that the heart is not rejected.Liver Transplants The length of hospital stay is directly correlated to the patients health, the success of the organ transplant,

Risks and Side Effects of a Heart Transplant 
Risks and side effects of a heart transplant include severe infection, and rejecting the heart transplant.  Additionally there is a slight risk of cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis, but this risk is minimal and these may be caused by a genetic predisposition or previous poor lifestyle choices.

Recovery time
After heart transplant surgery, the patient needs to spend about 10 days in the hospital to check that everything is working fine. Before being discharged from the hospital, the patient usually has heart biopsy,