A heart transplant is a very big step, but it can offer you a second chance in life and hope for a healthier future. Obviously things will not be the same after your transplant. You will need to make some significant changes in your life. These changes will provide you and your new heart a possibility of a long and healthy life. If you follow Dr. A. G. K. Gokhale and transplant team’s advice there is a very good chance you can have an active lifestyle.
The first year after your heart transplant will be a critical time. Usually if a person lives through the first year after the transplant, that person has a high probability of living for many years.
Heart transplant surgery is a very complex surgery and the approach to it will vary based on each patient’s unique requirements. This entire process is planned systematically by transplant coordinators who will guide the patients and their families during each step. Generally, after you get a heart, you are quickly moved in for surgery, which lasts about four to
