Cardiologist Questions Heart Transplant

What are the complications of a heart transplant?

I am a 56 year old male and I need a heart transplant. What are the complications of a heart transplant?

2 Answers

Infection, transplant rejection, lack of immunity, arthritis.
You really need to discuss this with your transplant team - there can be problems with the operation (depending on why you are having the transplant), compatibility of the tissues, and also the drugs you will require. If it is necessary however, transplant can make a huge improvement in the quality and duration of your life. 

Regards,

Gerald Lewis, MD