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… Surgery Overview A heart transplant is a procedure in which a surgeon removes a diseased heart and replaces it with a donor heart. …
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… Overview What is an organ transplant? An organ transplant replaces a … often transplanted are: Kidney . Liver . Heart . Pancreas . Lung . Small intestine . … be transplanted at one time. For example, a heart and lung transplant is possible. Who can …
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… Treatment Overview Stem cell transplant is a possible cure for sickle cell … this risk. References Citations National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National … & Martin Steinberg MD - Hematology National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National …
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… Treatment Overview A stem cell transplant can use stem cells that come from … than 70, do not have other diseases such as heart disease or diabetes, and have a normal … Infertility . Cataracts . Kidney, lung, and heart complications. Recurrence of your cancer. …
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… Treatment Overview In a stem cell transplant, healthy stem cells are placed in … than 70, do not have other diseases such as heart disease or diabetes, and have a normal … Infertility . Cataracts . Kidney, lung, and heart problems. Recurrence of the disease that …
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… Surgery Overview A kidney transplant is surgery to give you a healthy … disease such as cancer, or severe heart or lung disease. How Well It Works If you … disease such as cancer, or severe heart or lung disease. How Well It Works If you …
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… device (VAD) helps pump blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It's used when your heart is not able to pump enough blood on its … get a VAD if: You are waiting for a heart transplant. Your heart needs long-term help to …
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… Condition Basics What is heart failure? Heart failure means that your heart muscle … helps the heart pump more blood. A heart transplant may be an option for some people …
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… Condition Overview What are congenital heart defects? Congenital heart defects are problems with how a baby's … heart defect may be so serious that a heart transplant is needed. Cause The exact cause of …
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… Learning Center Learn about your heart and blood circulation It's not always … having problems with blood vessels in your heart and your body. You can't feel plaque … Heart Tests: When Do You Need Them? Heart Transplant Heart Valve Disease Heart-Healthy …
