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For the first time in our country, a combined heart transplant was performed on a pediatric patient
A treatment of heart diseases and organ transplantation options are continuously evolving, providing new hope for severely ill children. Heart transplantation, as a medical procedure, has been around for decades; however, the situation is more complicated in the case of children. Recently, a significant advancement has been made in Hungary’s pediatric heart transplantation program, opening new possibilities for young patients suffering from complex congenital heart defects. Advancements in Cardiac Surgery The development of cardiac surgery has revolutionized the treatment of heart diseases, and over the past decades, numerous new procedures and techniques have emerged. The goal of transplantation programs is to ensure appropriate medical care even in the most challenging…