In 2025, India recorded 239 heart transplants through cadaver organ donations. The requirement – according to international studies based on prevalence of heart failure – is more than 80,000.
In Gujarat, too, the number of transplants are increasing, and in five years, its share has increased from 8.5% to 15% of the national heart transplants,” said Dr Anil Jain, founder director of Epic Hospital. “The gap is unsurmountable with existing conditions. “The worrisome factor is young patients now form a big chunk of cases at OPDs and operation theatres. To bridge the gap, researchers are working to harness power of technology – Dr K. R.
Balakrishnan, chairman of cardiac sciences at Chennai-based MGM Healthcare, on Wednesday told media that they are working on a technology to ensure better longevity for the hearts in transit. On Wednesday, both organizations announced partnership to cater to severe cases of heart failures and transplant of LVAD for the western region.