Lung & Heart Transplant at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
Heart and lung transplant is a considered decision, and it is easier to make when the evaluation is organised, and each step has a clear purpose. CritiCare Asia Hospitals is a heart and lung transplant hospital in Mumbai that plans assessment, surgery and follow-up as one defined sequence. The two organs share the same circulation, so failure in one often puts strain on the other. The Andheri East centre offers heart and lung transplants in Andheri East, Mumbai, with tests arranged together to avoid unnecessary delay.
Symptoms of Advanced Heart and Lung Failure
Signs usually build gradually:
- Breathlessness with mild effort or at rest
- Swelling in the legs, ankles or abdomen
- Persistent fatigue
- Lasting cough or wheeze
- Difficulty breathing when lying flat
- Chest discomfort or irregular heartbeat
- Oxygen dependence, or repeated hospital stays for chest infections
Understanding Heart Failure and When Transplant Is Considered
Heart failure develops when the heart can no longer pump effectively. It is typically the end point of years of strain from an underlying condition and the need for a heart transplant. Many patients are managed with medicines for a long time, while some progress to the stage where transplant is appropriate.
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Coronary artery disease, often leading to heart attack and lasting damage
- Cardiomyopathy, from thickening to weakening of the heart muscle
- Long-standing arrhythmia that wears down the heart over time
Understanding Chronic Lung Disease and When Transplant Is Considered
Chronic lung disease can progressively limit breathing despite full medical therapy.
- COPD, linked to long-term smoking or occupational exposure
- Interstitial lung disease, scarring that stiffens the lungs
- Cystic fibrosis, a genetic condition with recurrent infection and mucus build-up
- Primary pulmonary hypertension, which strains both lungs and heart
Evaluation for lung transplant is considered for patients who depend on oxygen, have recurrent infections, or are admitted frequently despite treatment.
Who Is Eligible for Transplantation
Eligibility is judged on overall health, the severity of organ failure, and the likelihood of recovering well from major surgery and long-term immunosuppression. Heart and lung function tests, infection screening and a psychological evaluation are included. Tests are scheduled together where possible, so results can be reviewed by transplant specialists in Mumbai in a single sitting.
Before, During and After the Transplant
- Before
Testing confirms suitability, along with counselling on major surgery and lifelong post-transplant care, so that the decision is made with clear expectations. - During
The diseased heart or lung is replaced with a matched donor organ, with surgical, anaesthesia and critical care teams coordinating closely. Combined heart-lung cases depend heavily on precise timing. - After
Early recovery focuses on organ acceptance, infection and complications, with immunosuppressant therapy started. The first weeks are observed most closely. Long-term follow-up tracks organ function and adjusts treatment to balance rejection prevention against side effects.
Lung & Heart Transplant at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
Cardiology, pulmonology, transplant surgery, and critical care work together from initial evaluation through years of follow-up. Monitoring protocols are designed to identify complications early, and the process is explained at every stage. To find out whether transplant is the right option, book a consultation at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East.