Heart Transplant

A heart transplant is a surgical procedure in which a diseased or damaged heart is replaced with a healthy heart from a deceased donor. This procedure is typically reserved for patients with end-stage heart failure or severe heart disease who cannot benefit from other treatments, such as medication, lifestyle changes, or less invasive surgeries.Indications for Heart TransplantationHeart transplants are considered for patients with end-stage heart failure who have tried other treatments without success. The common conditions that may require a heart transplant include: Ischemic Heart Disease: Often a result of a previous heart attack, ischemic heart disease can lead to

Lung Transplant

A lung transplant is a surgical procedure in which one or both diseased lungs are replaced with healthy lungs from a donor. This procedure is typically performed on individuals with end-stage lung disease that has not responded to other treatments such as medications, pulmonary rehabilitation, or less invasive surgeries. Lung transplantation can significantly improve the quality of life and survival in individuals with severe, irreversible lung conditions.Indications for Lung TransplantationLung transplantation is considered for patients who have end-stage lung disease and are experiencing severe symptoms that cannot be alleviated by medical or other surgical interventions. Common conditions that may require

Heart & Lung Transplant

A heart-lung transplant is a combined surgical procedure where both the heart and lungs are replaced with organs from a single donor. This type of transplant is relatively rare and is typically performed on individuals with severe heart and lung disease that cannot be treated with other therapies. It is considered when both the heart and lungs are critically damaged and the patient is unable to survive without a transplant.Indications for Heart-Lung TransplantationHeart-lung transplants are indicated for patients who have severe dysfunction of both the heart and lungs. The conditions requiring a heart-lung transplant often involve a combination of heart

LVAD bridge to Heart Transplant

An LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) is a mechanical pump used to assist the heart in pumping blood, particularly in individuals with severe heart failure. The device is designed to "bridge" patients to a heart transplant when they are not stable enough to survive the wait for a donor heart. In this context, the LVAD serves as a temporary solution to maintain blood circulation while the patient waits for a suitable heart transplant.The term "Bridge to Heart Transplant" (BTT) refers to the use of an LVAD as a short-term treatment option to stabilize patients who are candidates for heart transplant

ECMO Bridge to Heart Transplant

ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) is a life-support technique used to provide cardiopulmonary support to patients with severe heart and/or lung failure. In the context of heart transplantation, ECMO is often used as a "bridge to heart transplant" (BTT) for patients who are in acute heart failure or cardiogenic shock and cannot survive the wait for a donor heart without support. ECMO temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs, allowing the organs to rest and providing time for stabilization or until a suitable donor heart becomes available.What is ECMO?ECMO is a machine that temporarily takes over the function

ECMO Bridge to Lung Transplant

ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) is a life-saving, temporary treatment option that provides cardiopulmonary support for patients experiencing severe heart and/or lung failure. In the context of lung transplantation, ECMO is often used as a bridge to lung transplant for patients who are in acute respiratory failure or severe, end-stage lung disease and are unable to survive the wait for a donor lung without mechanical support. ECMO acts as a temporary solution to keep the patient alive while awaiting a suitable donor lung.What is ECMO?ECMO is a machine that temporarily performs the work of the heart and/or lungs, depending on the

ECMO Bridge to Heart and Lung Transplant

ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) is a temporary, life-saving treatment used to provide cardiopulmonary support for patients experiencing severe heart and/or lung failure. When both the heart and lungs are failing, ECMO can be used as a bridge to heart and lung transplant for patients who need both organ transplants but are not stable enough to survive without mechanical support while awaiting donor organs.This situation often arises in patients with severe, end-stage heart failure and respiratory failure, where the heart and lungs are both failing to provide sufficient oxygenation to vital organs. ECMO can provide crucial support, allowing the patient time

Impella Bridge to Heart Transplant

The Impella device is a type of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) that helps patients with severe heart failure by providing temporary support to the heart. It is often used as a bridge to heart transplant in patients who are too unstable to wait for a transplant without mechanical support. This device temporarily takes over the work of the heart, ensuring that blood is pumped effectively throughout the body while the patient awaits a donor heart.The Impella device is a percutaneous ventricular assist device (VAD) that can be inserted into the heart via a catheter, making it minimally invasive compared to

IABP Bridge to Heart Transplant

The Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) is a mechanical circulatory support device used to help patients with severe heart failure or cardiogenic shock stabilize while they wait for a heart transplant. The IABP is primarily used as a bridge to heart transplant for patients who are critically ill and require short-term support to improve hemodynamic function and ensure adequate perfusion of vital organs while awaiting a donor heart.An IABP is a percutaneous (through the skin) device that temporarily assists the heart by increasing blood flow to the coronary arteries, improving cardiac output, and decreasing the workload on the heart. It is