Heart-lung transplant

Heart-lung transplant

A Heart-lung transplant (pronunciation: /hɑːrt lʌŋ trænsˈplɑːnt/) is a complex surgical procedure that involves the simultaneous replacement of both the heart and the lungs in a patient with severe heart and lung disease.

Etymology

The term "Heart-lung transplant" is derived from the English words "heart", "lung", and "transplant". The word "transplant" comes from the Latin transplantare meaning "to move and plant in another place".

Procedure

The procedure begins with the removal of the patient's diseased heart and lungs. The donor's heart and lungs are then implanted into the patient. The blood vessels are connected, and the heart and lungs are restarted. The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia.

Indications

A heart-lung transplant is typically indicated for patients with severe or end-stage heart and lung disease, such as congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, or cystic fibrosis.

Risks and Complications

As with any major surgery, a heart-lung transplant carries risks. These can include infection, rejection of the transplanted organs, and complications from the use of immunosuppressive drugs.

Related Terms

• Organ transplantation
• Heart transplant
• Lung transplant
• Donor
• Recipient
• Immunosuppression

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Heart-lung transplant
• Wikipedia's article - Heart-lung transplant

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