Question 1

how long are you out of work after a heart and lung transplant?

Accepted Answer

Hard to be precise: The question has a lot of contingencies based on the overall health of the recipient, the type of employment, the age of the recipient, any rejection, etc.  In general it takes 1-2 months to stabilize and recover after a thoracic organ transplant., and considerations about return to work can begin after that approximate time.

Question 2

can you have a lung transplant or does it have to be a heart and lung transplant?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Criteria are specified. Ask your transplant surgeon which one you need.

Question 3

whats life expectancy for heart and lung transplant?

Accepted Answer

It varies: It is too variable to answer: my patient is 14 years status post at lung transplant and is still going strong.

Question 4

what is the life expectancy for a heart and lung transplant?

Accepted Answer

It varies: It is variable. My patient is 14 years status post a heart - lung transplant and he is still going strong.

Question 5

can you just have a lung transplant for cf or does it have to be a heart and lung transplant?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: Transplants for CF are an added challenge because of the colonization of the lungs and sinuses with bacteria that are often resistant to most antibiotics. Many centers have significant expertise in transplant for CF patients (michigan, cleveland , pittsburgh, north carolina to name just a few). If you seek a transplant, you must be otherwise in good health and follow a strict regimen afterwards.

Question 6

who needs heart and lung transplants?

Accepted Answer

Heart/Lung Fail: Those who meet the criteria for heart and lung transplants. Cardiopulmonary failure, cardiac or pulmonary failure.

Question 7

please tell me, are you against heart and lung transplants?

Accepted Answer

Certainly not: But it's a very big undertaking, requires life long immunosuppressive treatment, and donors are scarce so it will never be a treatment that is used in large numbers.

Question 8

why do sufferers of cystic fibrosis have heart and lung transplants?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Most people with CF have neither, and almost never have a heart/lung transplant if thy do.  Both lungs are usually transplanted partially to reduce the risk of infection.

Question 9

are you against heart and lung transplants for sick cf people?

Accepted Answer

Heart/lung transplan: Actually no, but it is important to realize that they do come with some issues.  The transplant may get rid of the CF issues in those areas, but the individual still has CF and that will affect other organs.  Also, the medicines for immune suppression necessary after a transplant  have their own risks, such as an increased risk of infection.

Question 10

are you against poor people getting heart and lung transplants?

Accepted Answer

No: Most of the people we transplant require some assistance with their very expensive post-transplant medications and surveillance.

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