I wasn't sure if male and female's hearts are different. Do you also have to be the same blood type?
2006-08-25 18:47:12 · 10 answers · asked by confused4ever 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Absolutely, it happens all the time, as long as you are a good cross match, gender doesn't matter.
2006-08-25 18:54:11 · answer #1 · answered by Michael R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only organs of the body that differ in males and females are the reproductive organs. So to answer your question, no, it does not make a difference if a female receives a heart transplant from a male donor.
2006-08-25 18:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The blood type is only a minor consideration. Tissue typing for a transplant involves several important tissue factors.
2006-08-26 02:10:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that blood type and heart size would have the most effect on a transplant. I doubt sex would be a factor.
2006-08-25 18:52:01 · answer #4 · answered by RoZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to be the same blood type but it doesn't matter if it's male or female as long as the tissue is compatible.
2006-08-25 19:08:48 · answer #5 · answered by Art The Wise 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes indeed. they've even used pig hearts in human transplants. it just depends on if theyre a good match,same blood type, etc. and if the new heart is healthy enough to help
2006-08-25 18:55:29 · answer #6 · answered by MRose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the blood types have to match, and also the size. Anatomically, men have larger hearts than women.
2006-08-25 21:01:00 · answer #7 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only think that the size and condition would matter. Blood type... I'm not sure if that matters or not.
2006-08-29 13:20:53 · answer #8 · answered by cutiedudie2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes as long as their blood type is the same!
2006-08-25 18:50:38 · answer #9 · answered by thart940 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it would be impossible, because most men's hearts are sooooooooo small you can barely see them..
2006-08-25 18:53:32 · answer #10 · answered by oneblondepilgrim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋