Heart Transplant

A heart transplant is a surgical procedure that involves removing a person's diseased heart and replacing it with a healthy heart from an organ donor. At least two healthcare providers must declare the organ donor brain dead.

When medications, lifestyle changes, and other treatment options fail and the patient is at the end stage of heart failure and the only option left is a heart transplant, only this surgical procedure is performed. To be eligible for a heart transplant, the individual must meet certain criteria.

Every year, approximately 3500 - 5000 heart transplants are performed worldwide; however, more than 50,000 candidates require transplantation. Due to the scarcity of organs, heart transplant surgeons and other healthcare providers must carefully consider who should receive a heart transplant.

There are numerous factors that can influence costs:

• Choosing a Doctor and a Hospital Location
• The cost of hospital and room.
• The surgeon's abilities and experience.
• The cost of diagnostic tests.
• Hospitalization.
• Insurance coverage can have an impact on a person's out-of-pocket expenses.

Cost: $1.4 million