(Z94.1) Heart transplant status

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1 032 191 in individuals diagnosis heart transplant status confirmed

Diagnosis heart transplant status is diagnosed Men are 27.01% more likely than Women

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Men receive the diagnosis heart transplant status

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Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis heart transplant status

0 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease heart transplant status - Men and Women aged 55-59

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89, 95+
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-94Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 90-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89

Disease Features heart transplant status

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Heart transplant status - what does this mean

Heart transplant status refers to the condition of a person who has received a new heart from a donor. the new heart is connected to the patient's circulatory system and is monitored for signs of rejection or infection. the patient is given immunosuppressant drugs to prevent rejection and must take these drugs for the rest of their life.

What happens during the disease - heart transplant status

Heart transplant status is a condition that occurs when a patient has received a new heart but is at risk of developing complications due to the body's rejection of the new organ. the body's immune system is designed to recognize foreign substances and attack them, which can cause inflammation and damage to the transplanted organ. this can lead to graft failure, infection, and other complications that can be life-threatening.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Obtain patient history and physical examination results
  • Conduct imaging studies (e.g. echocardiogram, CT scan, MRI)
  • Perform laboratory tests (e.g. blood tests, urine tests)
  • Conduct cardiac catheterization
  • Perform endomyocardial biopsy
  • Administer medications to assess ventricular function
  • Evaluate patient for eligibility for heart transplantation
  • Assess donor heart availability

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: To successfully complete a heart transplant
  • Assessment of patient's health and medical history
  • Evaluation of donor heart for suitability
  • Surgery to remove the damaged heart and implant the donor heart
  • Close monitoring of the patient during and after the surgery
  • Medication to prevent infection and rejection of the donor heart
  • Regular follow-up visits to monitor the patient's progress
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17 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Heart transplant status - Prevention

Heart transplant status can be prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise, eating a balanced diet, avoiding smoking, and managing stress. additionally, regular check-ups with a physician and following any prescribed medications can help prevent the need for a heart transplant.

Specified forms of the disease

(C17.0) Malignant neoplasm: Duodenum
(C17.1) Malignant neoplasm: Jejunum
(C17.2) Malignant neoplasm: Ileum
(C17.3) Malignant neoplasm: Meckel diverticulum
(C17.8) Malignant neoplasm: Overlapping lesion of small intestine
(C17.9) Malignant neoplasm: Small intestine, unspecified