Heart transplant
Type
Cardiovascular
Heart transplant
Definition
A surgical procedure in which a damaged heart is removed and replaced by another heart from a suitable donor.
Also known as CARDIAC TRANSPLANT, Cardiac Transplantation, Heart Grafting, Heart Transplant, Heart Transplantation — per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Heart | Procedure Has Completely Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |