Absolute contraindications of heart transplantation | PGI MCQs for MD MS Preparations

Absolute contraindications of heart transplantation: A. HIV infection 
B. Age> 60 years 
C. Irreversible pulmonary hypertension 
D. Significant pulmonary vascular disease 
E. Malignancy

Ans. A. HIV infection ; (C) Irreversible pulmonary hypertension ; (E) Malignancy

• Absolute contraindication of heart transplantation are
— Active infection (or HIV)
— Irreversible pulmonary hypertension
— Malignancy
— Other life threatening illness

* Age> 60 yrs, significant pulmonary vascular damage are relative contra-indications.