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Multi Organ Transplantation in India

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Organ transplantation  has gradually alleviated in the last two decades providing excellent results in children & young adults. Organ transplant programs have been steadily growing but are still far from global needs, with great differences among countries. It is now possible that one can come to rescue of a person's life or significantly improve health & quality of life by  organ transplant  programs. Organ Transplant in Modern Medicine Organ Transplant  is one of the most complexes areas of modern medicine. Key areas for medical management are problems of transplant rejection, during which the body has an immune response to the transplanted organ, possibly leading to transplant failure & the need to immediately remove the organ from the recipient. Organs Eligible for Transplant Kidney Liver Heart Pancreas Lung Small intestine It is also possible to transplant more than one organ at a time. Why will you need a transplant? Damaged ...

Heart Transplant Surgery in India Is the Best Choice

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What is a Heart Transplant? A heart transplant is a surgical procedure performed on patients with end-stage heart failure of severe coronary disorders by replacing the defective heart with a healthy heart through an allograft (deceased donor) and is the last resort to restore normal coronary functions in the person after all other non-surgical and alternate procedures have been unsuccessful. Also known as a 'cardiac transplant' this is a major type of surgery and is either performed as an orthotopic procedure (removal of defective heart) or as an heterotopic procedure (retaining the partially defective heart as well) in cases where the defective heart still retains certain coronary functions. Who might need a Heart Transplant? A heart transplant is needed by a person when their heart is no longer working effectively which in turn puts their life at potential risk. A heart transplant is commonly recommended for a person: Who has severe...