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What makes a heart transplant particularly difficult?
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Prior surgery status: Previous cardiac surgery increases the technical challenges of the surgery. The medical condition of the patient also contributes.
Answered 6/28/2013
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Getting the heart: Finding a donor heart is the most challenging part. After the surgery, there is a lifelong need for surveillance to prevent rejection.
Answered 12/9/2012
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