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Organ Transplants
The category of organ transplants deals with the procedure, implementation, risks and benefits of organ transplantation. Such miscellaneous items as adverse effects of medication, hospital monitoring, and transplant care are also addressed here.
546 Questions
Why are heart transplants carried out?
Heart transplants are carried out on those who have heart failure (which is when the function of the heart declines to the extent that death is otherwise inevitable). (It is worth noting that heart failure is different to a "cardiac arrest/heart attack", which are sudden in nature and normally due to a blockage in the blood vessels around the heart.). If a heart transplant is successful, it can give a patient another 10-20 years of life, which they would not otherwise have had. For a patient with heart failure, there is not a viable alternative to a transplant; some machines such as a Berlin heart or an ECMO machine can temporarily take over the function of the heart (and lungs), however these are short-term solutions (they are used to bridge the gap until a transplant becomes available). Both involve a high risk of blood clots (which can travel to the brain and lead to strokes) and infections.
"Pace makers" can only correct an irregular heartbeat; they cannot be used to stimulate a heartbeat in a failing heart.
Transplants also provide information about the human body which was previously unknown; the medical research generated from them is interesting.
How many abortions has God created?
None. God does not "create" abortions. Nor does He create appendectomies, heart transplants, etc.
What are contraindications for cardiac transplants?
- Chronological age greater than 70 or physiologic age greater than 65
- Life threatening illness that despite transplant will limit survival to less than 5 years despite therapy
- High risk or severely symptomatic carotid or peripheral vascular disease that is not amenable to correction
- HIV infection
- Severe pulmonary disease that will likely result in the patient being ventilator dependent after transplant
Relative contraindications include the following:
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus with significant neuropathy, nephropathy, or retinopathy
- Severe asymptomatic peripheral vascular disease
- Patients with body mass index > or = 35
- Psychological impairment
- Active alcohol abuse without an attempt to stop
- Evidence of noncompliance with accepted medical practices
- Lack of social support network that can make long term commitment for patient's welfare
- Cigarette smoking when the patient makes no attempt to stop
- Unrealistic expectations by the patient or family regarding transplant, its risks, and benefits
Can 75 year old woman give a kidney to her 74 year old sister-in-law?
Legally (in the UK), yes you could, so long as you are healthy, willing and not being "coerced". You may be asked for some kind of documentation to prove that your sister-in-law is your sister-in-law. (Although even if she were not related to you by marriage, you could still donate so long as you could show that you've known her for some time.) As far as I'm aware, the legal issues are similar in the USA and much of Europe.
However, since you are not blood related, the probability that you have a kidney which is compatible with your sister-in-law's is actually quite small. (Unlike many other organs such as livers and hearts, kidneys need to be tissue matched, which is a more rigorous form of matching than purely checking blood types are the same).
This reasoning does depend upon your sister-in-law being assessed as suitable for transplantation. Whether or not you could be the donor has no bearing on whether she is "suitable" or not.
Who was the first person to ever donate their organs?
Ronald Herrick. He gave one of his organs to his twin brother.
Is stomach linked with uterus?
There is no direct connection between stomach and uterus. The stomach digests food, which goes past the liver, into the small intestine, into the large intestine, then the contents is excreted.
Since the same blood flows all around your body, the blood used by the stomach will also be used by the uterus somewhere along the line.
Stomach cells and uterine cells are quite different - the stomach is a highly acidic environment, to ensure that your food digests properly. As such, it needs specialised cells to accomplish this task. The uterus does not require cells that will withstand an acidic environment, it requires cells that have a really good blood supply, incase an embryo should end up implanted within the uterus.
Why is it important for organ transplants to be carried out?
it is important because nobody wants a persons blood on their hands so they want to save them and without the organs to transplant they can't do that...
What characteristics does a successful kidney transplantation have?
The new kidney may start functioning immediately, or may take several weeks to begin producing urine. Living donor kidneys are more likely to begin functioning earlier than cadaver kidneys, which frequently suffer some reversible damage.
Can kidney transplant patients take antidepressents?
It depends what drugs you are already taking for your kidney transplant. Some may react oddly with antidepressents. You should consult your transplant doctor before taking anything that they have not prescribed for you (even if another doctor has prescribed the antidepressents, they may not have enough experience with kidney transplants to know what to give you). Always double check.
What is the cost of a kidney transplant in the state of Oklahoma for a female age 47?
The cost of a kidney transplant in Oklahoma can vary widely based on several factors, including the specific hospital, surgeon fees, and post-operative care. Generally, the total expense can range from $300,000 to $500,000, which includes pre-transplant evaluations, the surgery itself, and follow-up care. Insurance coverage can significantly affect out-of-pocket costs, so it's essential for patients to consult with their insurance providers for specific details.
How long does it take to die without meds for organ transplant?
It depends how much medical help you get. If you stop taking your meds and get no medical help, it would probably be between 1-6 weeks (depending on the organ transplant). A heart transplant would probably fail quicker than all others. And six weeks is probably and overestimate. Don't try it.
Why did Robert koffler jarvik invent the heart tranplant?
Dr Jarvik did notinvented the heart transplant. he invented a artificial heart. the first heart transplant was made in Southafrica in the late sixties
Someone who gives part of themself to another so that they may have a better life. The person can be a living organ donor (e.g for kidneys or partial livers), or a cadaveric organ donor.
How many transplants has Fiona coote had?
Definitely only two transplants.
April '84 & Jan 06.
Both at St Vincents, Sydney.
The current Wikopaedia page re this is factually incorrect.
Is the US is the only country in the world in which organ and tissue transplants are performed?
No, organ and tissue transplants are routine throughout the world. Indeed, the first heart transplant occurred in South Africa in 1967.
