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How is the new heart started after transplantation? Once sewn in and perfused with blood, most hearts resume a regular beat and contraction on their own, although the new heart usually requires support with medication for a while. What is the life expectancy of a heart transplant recipient? Approximately half of heart transplant recipients are alive at 10 years post transplant. What would disqualify someone from being a heart donor? The absence of the following conditions are the suggested criteria for cardiac donors: prolonged cardiac arrest; prolonged severe hypotension
At the center of this is the simple fact that organ transplantation is built upon altruism and public trust. Gift of Life works hard to ensure that this trust is maintained, through its commitment both to the donor family as well as to those on the waiting list. Average Median Wait Time to Transplant. Kidney â 5 years. Liver â 11 months. Heart â 4 months. Lung â 4 months. Kidney / Pancreas â 1.5 years. Pancreas â 2 years.