Heart Transplantation: Advancements and Challenges
Received Date: Mar 01, 2023 / Published Date: Mar 30, 2023
Abstract
Heart transplantation, a surgical procedure in which a diseased or non-functioning heart is replaced with a healthy donor heart, has been performed successfully for more than 50 years. Since the first human heart transplant in 1967, advancements in surgery, organ preservation, immunosuppressive therapy, and management of complications have led to improved outcomes and increased survival rates. However, the demand for donor hearts far exceeds the supply, and long-term complications such as rejection, infection, and cardiovascular disease remain a challenge. This article will review the current state of heart transplantation, including indications, surgical techniques, immunosuppression, complications, and future directions.
Citation: James H (2023) Heart Transplantation: Advancements and Challenges. J Clin Exp Transplant 8: 158.
Copyright: © 2023 James H. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
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