The surgeon cuts through the pericardium (protective sac, enveloping the heart) to reach the heart and the connections, or arteries are cut off. During the entire surgery, the patient is attached to the heart-lung machine, which performs the function of the heart and lungs to stabilize the patient. The machine also circulates oxygen rich blood throughout the body, especially to the heart. The damaged portion of the arteries, along with the heart are removed and the diseased heart is lifted out of the chest cavity. The healthy heart from the donor is placed and the arterial portions are sewn together. After this procedure, which is referred to as orthotopic procedure, the incision is closed with the help of sutures. Once the pumping function of the heart is restored, the patient is removed off the heart lung machine and shifted to the intensive cardiac care ward, where his progress is monitored closely. The heart transplant cost depends on the locality and the hospital where the surgery is performed. The cost is inclusive of donor organ cost, hospital stay, doctor's fees, medications etc. The average cost of a heart transplant surgery may range from $75,0000 - $79,0000 (an approximate value).
Womens heart health and supplement solutions ==============>>>>> http://divinenutrions.com/womens-heart-health