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Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
The average survival term for heart transplant patients is less than ten years on average.
This guy's been around for forty !
This guy's been around for forty !
DavidScott · 51-55, M
hmm... wonder what the difference is
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DavidScott · 51-55, M
@Picklebobble2 yeah, I was hoping for at least an educated guess
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
@DavidScott ok a cursory answer might be the age and condition of the organ donor might play a big part.
I suppose if you think about it a younger donor is likely to have less disease; is more likely to be a successful graft candidate and that in turn might lead to less anti-rejection drugs required for the recipient
I suppose if you think about it a younger donor is likely to have less disease; is more likely to be a successful graft candidate and that in turn might lead to less anti-rejection drugs required for the recipient
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@Picklebobble2 Correct. And it is likely that foundation, plus good genes in both the donor and the patent, plus good lifestyle choices and environment. An accumulation of positive factors..😷