Heart-Lung Transplantation

Heart-Lung Transplantation is a complex surgical procedure used to replace both the heart and lungs of a patient. It is sometimes used to treat various diseases, including cardiomyopathy, pulmonary fibrosis, and end-stage lung disease. This procedure is considered to be a last resort after all other treatments have failed. Heart-Lung Transplantation is complicated and requires specialized surgeons and health care professionals often times from different specialties. It is a very risky operation, but for some patients it is the only option for a longer and better quality of life.