What should be done before a heart transplant is indicated?

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I have dilated cardiomyopathy, end-stage heart failure, and have a heart transplant. Doctor, tell me, what should I do before having a heart transplant?
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Hello! With the question "what should be done before a heart transplant is indicated?" The doctor would like to advise as follows:
Dilated cardiomyopathy / end-stage heart failure, a heart transplant may be indicated. To carry out the heart transplant procedure, you must first visit a major cardiology facility to fully assess your cardiovascular status, general condition, co-morbidities, blood type, abnormal factors, etc. compatible when grafting. Then register with the national organ transplant program.
Vinmec Times City International General Hospital is a major cardiology facility, which has successfully installed ventricular assist devices (partial heart transplants) and is currently having a program to receive patients to prepare for heart transplantation. . You can visit the clinic to be admitted to the program. In the immediate future, you need to maintain your medication and diet according to the instructions of the Cardiologist. You can go to the hospitals of Vinmec Health System to get more advice from doctors.
Thank you for trusting Vinmec. Best regards!
Answered by Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Bang Phong - Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology cum Head of Heart Failure Clinic - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Times City International Hospital.