Can a woman's heart (legally donated at the time of death) be successfully transplanted to a man with a failing heart, other medical parameters (such as blood group, etc.) matching? AND VICE VERSA?
2006-10-04 05:15:25 · 4 answers · asked by Sam 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Is gender-specific consideration relevant in any way for heart transplants? Other parameters matching, is preference given to a transplant from the same gender - assuming, BOTH gender hearts are available? Will someone kindly educate, for information of ordinary folks?
2006-10-04 05:29:27 · update #1
aren't women's hearts usually a little smaller? so long as it can pump the volume of blood needed i don't see why not.
2006-10-04 05:19:24 · answer #1 · answered by pip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes. Why not? Of course, after the operation, he wont become transvestite !
2006-10-04 05:17:23 · answer #2 · answered by Vivax 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sex of the donor and/or recipient makes zero difference.
2006-10-04 05:51:50 · answer #3 · answered by jessiekatsopolous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes of course!
2006-10-04 05:24:41 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋