Question 1

i am a stage 4 chronic kidney disease patient and my gfr is 10 but i don't feel sick and i am very active. is there any chance that i don't need dialysis or transplant in future?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Yes but only when the tachycardia is fast and not tolerated . But the electric current has to be synchronized with the heart beat.This is most appropriately called cardioversion than defibrillation  the latter being unsynchronized electric shock for ventricular fibrillation which is a chaotic ineffective rhythm.

Question 2

what is an mvt transplant?

Accepted Answer

MVT transplant: An mvt or multivisceraltransplant is a term used for transplantation of multiple organs at the same time like liver, pancreas, and intestines. In some children with various congenital or catastrophic illnesses developing after birth, there is a need for replacement of some of these organs and many times separating them is more difficult than replacing them together.

Question 3

is there a falopian transplant?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: Fallopian tube transplant has been performed, but for women with blocked fallopian tubes, ivf is a better choice. 
Pregnancy rates have improved so much with ivf.

Question 4

is transplanted hair permanent?

Accepted Answer

Check VP Biden: His transplanted hair still seems to be in place. Seems to be permanent in most men who have had it done by a reputable plastic surgeon. Check with & ask a prospective transplanter for their success rate & ask for references from at least 3 of their patients. Don't know about sucess for women if you are asking for yourself.

Question 5

can they do a nerve transplant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nerve transplants are being done, but they have some risks involved.

Question 6

how do corneal transplants work?

Accepted Answer

Tissue replacement: Cloudy tissue is removed and replaced with clear tissue that allows proper focusing of light entering the eye.

Question 7

are heart transplants dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Risky: The surgery is not dangerous. The immunosupression is what poses the most risks. The heart can be rejected or vessels occlude which will also compromise heart function.

Question 8

what are corneal transplants for?

Accepted Answer

Replace cornea: If the cornea, the window at the front of the eye, gets cloudy or has unusual infections like amoebas, or is seriously misshapen, then the cornea from a donor can be substituted to provide relief and clarity of vision.

Question 9

are pancreas transplants possible?

Accepted Answer

Pancreas Transplant: Pancreas transplant done in Insulin dependent diabetes who may also have kidney failure. Operation is generally done as combination kidney/pancreas transplantation . Pancreas cancer is not an indication  for transplant.

Question 10

does islam support transplantation?

Accepted Answer

Very much so: There a re large transplant programs in egypt, saudi arabia, pakistan, iran, lebanon...Just to name a few.

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