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A heart transplant may be recommended for heart failure caused by:
Coronary artery disease
Cardiomyopathy (thickening of the heart walls)
Heart valve disease with congestive heart failure
Severe congenital heart disease
Heart transplant surgery is not recommended for patients who have:
Kidney, lung, or liver disease
Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)
Other life-threatening diseases
Review Date 5/5/2025
Updated by: Michael A. Chen, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
