Heart Transplantation

Heart Transplantation is a critical surgical intervention performed when heart failure or end-stage cardiac disease cannot be managed by other methods. The diseased heart is replaced with a compatible donor heart via open‑heart surgery under general anesthesia. This complex procedure includes pre‑operative assessments, donor organ procurement, surgical implantation, and long‑term immunosuppressive therapy to prevent rejection. Leading hospitals in countries like India, Turkey, Germany, Thailand, and Mexico offer high success rates-often exceeding 90% at one year-with costs dramatically lower than in Western nations. In India, packages for orthotopic transplants typically start around $45,000–$60,000, compared to over $1 million in the U.S. Recovery includes weeks of ICU care and months of rehabilitation and lifelong follow‑up. As a critical treatment that restores life and function, it is prioritized after other cardiac interventions like angioplasty or pacemaker implantation.