Heart and Lung Transplant (cont.)
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- Heart and Lung Transplant Overview
- Heart and Lung Transplant Causes
- Heart and Lung Transplant Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Heart and Lung Transplant Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Synonyms and Keywords
heart and lung transplant, chronic obstructive lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, heart and lung transplantation, heart failure, heart transplant, heart transplantation, immunosuppressants, immunosuppression, immunosuppressive medications, left ventricular assist device, lung transplant, lung transplantation, LVAD, rejection, bronchiolitis obliterans, cyclosporine, cystic fibrosis, emphysema
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Cardiopulmonary transplantation (heart and lung transplantation) is the simultaneous surgical replacement of the heart and lungs in patients with end-stage cardiac and pulmonary disease.
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