Heart Transplant in Delhi NCR
Advanced surgical care for end-stage heart failure, focused on restoring long-term heart function and quality of life.
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Heart Transplant
Precision-driven heart transplant surgery for patients with advanced or end-stage heart failure who have not responded to other treatments.
A heart transplant replaces a severely damaged or failing heart with a healthy donor heart, restoring normal circulation in patients with end-stage heart failure.
- A heart transplant is considered when the heart is too weak to pump blood effectively, despite medication, lifestyle changes, or other interventions.
- Common underlying causes include dilated cardiomyopathy, ischaemic cardiomyopathy, and advanced coronary artery disease.
- The procedure involves replacing the damaged heart with a healthy donor heart, restoring normal blood flow throughout the body.
- Not every patient with heart failure needs a transplant, many are managed with mechanical circulatory support (ECMO, VAD) as a bridge to transplant or as destination therapy.
- Choosing an experienced heart transplant specialist in Delhi NCR is critical, given the complexity of evaluation, surgery, and long-term post-transplant care.
Recognising the signs of advanced heart failure early and consulting a heart transplant doctor in Gurgaon can significantly improve outcomes.
The Surgeon Behind Your Care
Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon in Delhi NCR with 13+ years of experience and dedicated international fellowship training in heart and lung transplantation.
Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha is one of the best heart transplant surgeons in Gurgaon, offering comprehensive heart transplant surgery in Delhi NCR at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram, where he serves as Consultant – Heart & Lung Transplant and Vascular Surgery. He completed a full two-year Greenlane Fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery and Heart-Lung Transplantation in Auckland, New Zealand, one of the most respected transplant training programmes globally.
- 100+ heart & lung transplants performed
- Leads Delhi-NCR's only proctor-led LVAD programme
- Internationally trained in advanced transplant and mechanical circulatory support techniques
- Experienced in transplant evaluation, surgery, and long-term post-transplant care
Who Needs a Heart Transplant?
Heart transplant is considered for patients with end-stage heart failure, severe cardiomyopathy, or heart failure that hasn't responded to medication, devices, or other surgery.
Bridge to Transplant
Temporary mechanical support (ECMO or VAD) that sustains heart function while a patient awaits a suitable donor heart.
Symptoms of Advanced Heart Failure You Should Not Ignore
Warning signs of advanced heart failure include severe breathlessness, extreme fatigue, swelling in the legs, and reduced ability to perform daily activities.
Severe breathlessness, even at rest
Extreme fatigue and reduced exercise tolerance
Swelling in the legs, ankles, or abdomen
Rapid or irregular heartbeat
Frequent hospitalisations for heart failure
Poor response to heart failure medications
Persistent cough or wheezing, especially when lying down
Sudden weight gain from fluid retention
Difficulty concentrating or confusion
Loss of appetite or nausea
How Is Transplant Candidacy Evaluated?
Heart transplant evaluation includes echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation, blood tests, and overall health assessment to confirm transplant suitability.
Echocardiography
Assesses heart function and pumping capacity.
Cardiac Catheterisation
Evaluates heart pressures and blood flow.
Blood Tests
Including organ function and compatibility screening.
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
Measures functional capacity.
Overall Health Assessment
Evaluating other organ function and suitability for major surgery and long-term immunosuppression
The Heart Transplant Journey
The heart transplant journey includes evaluation, waitlisting, mechanical support if needed, transplant surgery, and long-term post-transplant follow-up.
Detailed evaluation and transplant work-up
Bridge-to-transplant support (ECMO/VAD) if required
Waitlisting and donor matching
Heart transplant surgery
ICU monitoring and early recovery
Long-term immunosuppression and follow-up care
Why Patients Choose Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha for Heart Transplant
Patients choose Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha for his internationally trained expertise in heart transplant, mechanical circulatory support, and his leadership of Delhi-NCR's only proctor-led LVAD programme.
100+ heart & lung transplants performed
13+ years of cardiac surgery experience
Internationally trained transplant surgeon
Expertise in ECMO, VAD implantation, and bridge-to-transplant therapy
Comprehensive post-transplant care, from evaluation to long-term follow-up
Where to Consult Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha?
You can consult Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha, one of the best heart transplant doctors in Gurgaon, at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram, a leading tertiary care centre with advanced cardiac diagnostics and dedicated transplant infrastructure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your consultation
Who is the best heart transplant surgeon in Delhi NCR? expand_more
Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha is a leading heart transplant surgeon in Delhi NCR, with international fellowship training and 100+ heart and lung transplants performed.
Which doctor performs heart transplant in Gurgaon? expand_more
Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha performs heart transplant surgery at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram, as Consultant – Heart & Lung Transplant and Vascular Surgery.
What is heart transplant for dilated cardiomyopathy? expand_more
Dilated cardiomyopathy causes the heart to enlarge and weaken over time; when medication and devices no longer help, heart transplant may be recommended to restore normal heart function.
Is heart transplant needed after ECMO support or VAD implantation? expand_more
Not always, ECMO and VAD can be used as a bridge to recovery or transplant, or as long-term destination therapy, depending on the patient's condition.
How is heart transplant evaluation done in Gurgaon? expand_more
Evaluation includes echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation, blood tests, and a comprehensive health assessment to confirm transplant candidacy.
Where can I get heart transplant treatment in Delhi NCR? expand_more
Patients across Delhi, Gurgaon, and the wider NCR region can consult Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram, for advanced heart transplant care.
What is the cost of heart transplant surgery in Delhi NCR? expand_more
The cost of heart transplant surgery varies based on multiple factors, including pre-transplant workup, mechanical support requirements, surgery complexity, and post-transplant care. Book a consultation with Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha for a personalised treatment plan and cost estimate.