“What are the side effects of a heart transplant?”

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“What are the side effects of a heart transplant?”

My friend will have heart transplant surgery. What are the side effects of a heart transplant?

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**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Side effects are mainly from the immunosuppressants.

**Emad F. Aziz** Cardiac Electrophysiologist Newark, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Emad F. Aziz Cardiac Electrophysiologist Newark, New Jersey

It is major surgery, and the patient will be very closely monitored. He will be placed on immunosuppressants to prevent donor heart rejection.

**Alan Mobley** Cardiologist Conroe, TX · Accepted Answer

Alan Mobley Cardiologist Conroe, TX

The possible side effects could fill a chapter but most people recover remarkably quickly with no long-term effects.