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The patient goes through a "transplant assessment" - blood tests, MRI's, EEG's, ECG's, psychological assessment's, ultra sounds and x rays (and some other stuff) to check that they are suitable candidates. Only if they pass all of these are they considered "eligible" for a transplant.
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Can you be eligible for a kidney transplant if you are a chronic alcoholism?
Yes, although the policy is controversial.
How do doctors treat acute leukemia?
chemotherapy or a bone marrow transplant, both.
What were Christiaan Barnards contributions to other doctors and scientists?
he performed the first heart transplant
Are you eligible for a kidney transplant if you have herpes?
Having herpes, whether oral or genital, generally does not disqualify someone from being eligible for a kidney transplant. However, the overall health of the patient, including the management of any infections, is taken into account during the transplant evaluation process. It's essential for patients to discuss their complete medical history with their healthcare team to ensure proper management and consideration for transplantation.
What happens when you have kidney failiure?
if your kidneys fail completely, then you can go on a transplant list and get a kidney transplant if your kidneys are failing the doctors will put you on dialysis ... trying to keep your blood clean... eventually your kidneys will fail and then you will get a transplant
What was wrong with Michael Jackson's lungs that made doctors say he needed a lung transplant?
This supposed lung transplant need is something that has come from the tabloid press. There is no evidence that it is true.
Why do some doctors not believe in cellular memory transference?
Doctors not believe in cellular memorytransference because "These are thousands and thousands of transplant patients who don't report anything".
Are you against or for organ transplant?
are you against or for organ transplant cause i wanna know its for a science project
My friend had a bone marrow transplant and died when it was rejected- the doctors failed to give immunodepressants is that medical negligence?
Undoubtedly it is.
Do doctors leave in the other kidney if one is transplanted?
When they do a kidney transplant, they just put in a new kidney. Doctors just attach the kidney to the vital organs needed to go to the bathroom. Doctors do leave the old, used kidney in.
How do doctors diagnose sickle cell disease?
bone marrow transplant is the only known cure of sickle cell disease.
Can you have a baby after a kidney transplant?
Yes you can. Just make sure your body has totally healed and kidney working to the satisfaction of the doctors.
