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A heart transplant is a surgical procedure in which a damaged or diseased heart is replaced with a healthy heart from a donor. This procedure is typically performed when the patient's heart is no longer able to function adequately to support life. The transplanted heart can come from a living donor, such as a family member or friend, or from an organ donor after death.
The surgical procedure involves removing the recipient's diseased heart and replacing it with the donor heart.
Heart transplants are often recommended for patients with end-stage heart failure, which is a condition in
The success of a heart transplant depends on a number of factors, including the health of the
Heart transplants are considered a last resort for patients with severe heart disease, as they are a