For a heart transplant, the diseased heart is removed and replaced with the donated heart. During the surgery, a mechanical pump moves blood through the body.
Medical Review:Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Philip Belitsky, MD, FRCSC - Urology
Philip Belitsky, MD, FRCSC - Urology
Last Updated: 01/24/2008
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