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Heart-lung transplant
A heart-lung transplant is a complex and life-saving procedure performed when both the heart and lungs are severely diseased. This guide provides an in-depth look at heart-lung transplants, covering indications, the procedure, recovery, risks, and long-term care. A heart-lung transplant involves replacing a patient's diseased heart and lungs with those from a deceased donor. This surgery is typically considered when other treatments have failed, and the patient has end-stage heart and lung disease.