Opinion - (2022) Volume 12, Issue 1
Received: 28-Dec-2021, Manuscript No. jttr-22-53487;
Editor assigned: 30-Dec-2021, Pre QC No. P-53487;
Reviewed: 04-Jan-2022, QC No. Q-53487;
Revised: 09-Jan-2022, Manuscript No. R-53487;
Published:
09-Jan-2022
, DOI: 10.37421/2161-0991.22.12.197
Citation: Mester, Robert. “Complications after Heart Transplantation.” J Transplant Technol Res 12 (2022): 197. DOI: 10.37421/2161-0991.22.12.197.
Copyright: © 2022 Mester R. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
The approved therapeutic option for selected advanced heart failure patients with a median lifespan of 12 to 13 years and enhanced quality of life is a heart transplant. Unfortunately, heart transplantation is not a cure-all and patients are susceptible to a variety of problems throughout the posttransplant period. Rejection, cardiac allograft vasculopathy, graft malfunction, chronic kidney disease (CKD), infection and malignancy are among of the most prevalent problems, with a rising prevalence over post-transplant followup. At least one problem affects nearly every heart transplant recipient. As a result, depending on the severity of the problem, the patient's quality of life and survival may be compromised. This article discusses the most common problems following heart transplantation, including their prevalence, risk factors, outcomes and treatment options.
A heart transplant is a serious procedure with a high risk of complications. Some issues might happen right after the treatment, while others can take months or even years to manifest. Rejection of the donor heart is one of the most common consequences of a heart transplant. The immune system mistakes the transplanted heart for a foreign object and assaults it. Rejection normally happens within days, weeks, or months of the transplant, although it can also occur years later. Immunosuppressive drugs can lessen the chances of this occurring, but they can't always avoid it. Rejection and infection are the two most serious dangers following a heart transplant. Take your medications exactly as recommended, maintain an active and healthy lifestyle and attend your medical visits on a regular basis to limit the risk of rejection and infection.
Early identification, as well as knowing the signs and symptoms of rejection and infection, can save your life, so it's critical that you know what to look for. Because of the medicines you must take after a heart transplant, you are at a higher risk of infection. The same drug that prevents your immune system from attacking your heart also inhibits your immune system's ability to function properly. Your recovery from a heart transplant is identical to that of any other type of cardiac surgery. Your wounds will heal in roughly six to eight weeks. You may have minor muscular or incision soreness in your chest while activities at initially. Itching, stiffness and numbness near your incision are all common side effects [1-5].
The importance of good diet in the healing process cannot be overstated. To recover, you'll need to follow a low-salt, low-fat diet that also contains a range of healthful foods. Please urge your transplant team to talk with a dietician if you are experiencing difficulties with your appetite or understanding your dietary requirements. To prevent your body from rejecting your new heart and to address other medical conditions, you will need to take drugs for the rest of your life. Always follow the directions on your prescriptions. You should be able to take all of your prescriptions without assistance from the nurses by the time you leave the hospital.
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