Which Is a True Statement Regarding a Heart Transplant

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which is a true statement regarding a heart transplant?

• A) Most transplant surgeries are performed on patients younger than 40 years old.
• B) A heart-lung bypass machine is hooked up in order to provide blood to the patient's body after surgery.
• C) The aorta and pulmonary arteries are not replaced as part of the surgery.
• D) Aldosterone antagonists are administered after surgery to prevent rejection.
• E) Recovery often involves 3 months in the hospital and 6 months of monitoring by the transplant team for organ rejection.

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