Diseases
heart transplant
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Overview
A heart transplant is an operation in which a failing heart is replaced with a healthier donor heart. Heart transplant is a treatment that's usually reserved for people whose condition hasn't improved enough with medications or other surgeries.
Symptoms
- procedure not a disease
Causes
- procedure not a disease
Risk factors
- procedure not a disease
Diagnosis
- procedure not a disease
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is heart transplant?
A heart transplant is an operation in which a failing heart is replaced with a healthier donor heart. Heart transplant is a treatment that's usually reserved for people whose condition hasn't improved enough with medications or other surgeries.
What are the symptoms of heart transplant?
procedure not a disease
What causes heart transplant?
procedure not a disease
Which medicines are used for heart transplant?
mycophenolate mofetil, tacrolimus
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