A heart transplant is the most unique procedure when compared to all solid organ transplants. Heart transplant has the highest rate of success among them all.

Requirements for a heart transplant

Here are the things that are checked when the hearts are selected for transplant.

• Height of the patient
• Weight of the patient
• Blood type

Only these factors are checked for heart transplants while the list is long for other transplants. According to cardiology doctors, the chances of 1-year survival with a transplanted heart is 85%. Hence people should lose their preconceived fear about transplants.

Also Read: Follow-up Medical care after Heart Transplant

Kauvery Hospital

Kauvery Hospital boasts the best cardiologists in Chennai, leading the forefront of heart transplantation in India. Trust us for unparalleled expertise and compassionate care, defining excellence in heart transplantation.

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