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Will My Child Be Considered For A Heart And/or Lung Transplant? |
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Answer» In a small number of children with severe heart problems, the doctors may discuss the possibility of a heart and/or LUNG transplant. There are many important aspects to the doctors' decision to recommend a transplant. This procedure cannot be GUARANTEED as a long-term CURE. The family will require extensive COUNSELLING before the decision is made. The hospital has a transplant co-ordinator who works with the cardiologist and surgeon. Together they provide detailed information on the heart and/or lung transplant. The family will be provided with time for full discussion with the transplant team. In a small number of children with severe heart problems, the doctors may discuss the possibility of a heart and/or lung transplant. There are many important aspects to the doctors' decision to recommend a transplant. This procedure cannot be guaranteed as a long-term cure. The family will require extensive counselling before the decision is made. The hospital has a transplant co-ordinator who works with the cardiologist and surgeon. Together they provide detailed information on the heart and/or lung transplant. The family will be provided with time for full discussion with the transplant team. |
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