KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum has commenced a comprehensive Heart Transplant Programme for** adults and children**, marking a major advancement in advanced cardiac care in Kerala and South India. Built on decades of excellence in critical care, cardiothoracic surgery, anaesthesia, transplant coordination, and post-transplant rehabilitation, the programme is designed to deliver safe, ethical, and outcomes-driven heart transplantation with international protocols.

Adult Heart Transplant at KIMSHEALTH

Who needs an Adult Heart Transplant?

An adult heart transplant is recommended for patients with end-stage heart failure when advanced medical therapy, devices, or surgeries no longer provide benefit. Common indications include:

• Dilated or ischaemic cardiomyopathy
• Advanced coronary artery disease with severe left ventricular dysfunction
• End-stage valvular heart disease
• Refractory arrhythmias with heart failure
• Congenital heart disease sequelae in adults

Our Clinical Approach

At KIMSHEALTH, adult heart transplantation follows a structured, evidence-based pathway:

• Comprehensive Evaluation – Cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, anaesthesia, nephrology, hepatology, infectious diseases, psychology, and nutrition jointly assess suitability.
• Pre-Transplant Optimisation – Advanced heart failure therapies, mechanical circulatory support (where indicated), and risk optimisation.
• Transplant Surgery – Performed in ultra-sterile, advanced cardiac operating theatres with real-time monitoring and perfusion support.
• Post-Transplant Critical Care – Dedicated cardiac transplant ICU with protocol-driven immunosuppression, infection surveillance, and haemodynamic optimisation.
• Long-Term Follow-up – Lifelong monitoring, rehabilitation, and lifestyle guidance for sustained graft function and quality of life.

Why Choose KIMSHEALTH for Adult Heart Transplant?

• Dedicated Heart Failure & Transplant Team
• Advanced Cardiac ICUs and hybrid theatres
• End-to-end transplant coordination and ethical organ allocation
• Strong outcomes focus with stringent safety protocols

Patients across Kerala, GCC countries, Africa, the UK, and Canada choose KIMSHEALTH for adult heart transplantation due to clinical depth, transparency, and continuity of care.

Paediatric Heart Transplant at KIMSHEALTH

When is a Child Considered for Heart Transplant?

Paediatric heart transplantation is offered to infants and children with severe, irreversible heart disease, including:

• Complex congenital heart disease not amenable to corrective surgery
• Cardiomyopathies with progressive heart failure
• Post-surgical heart failure in congenital conditions
• Severe ventricular dysfunction unresponsive to maximal therapy

Child-Centred Transplant Care

KIMSHEALTH’s paediatric programme is built around family-centred care:

• Specialised Paediatric Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery Teams
• Child-friendly Paediatric Cardiac ICU (PCICU)
• Age-appropriate immunosuppression and infection control
• Psychological and nutritional support for children and parents
• Structured long-term growth, development, and cardiac follow-up

Excellence in Paediatric Outcomes

Heart transplantation in children demands precision, timing, and holistic care. KIMSHEALTH integrates advanced diagnostics, surgical expertise, and compassionate nursing to give children the best chance at a healthy, active life.

Advanced Infrastructure & Transplant Ecosystem

• State-of-the-art cardiac operating theatres
• Advanced imaging and haemodynamic monitoring
• Dedicated transplant ICUs (adult & paediatric)
• In-house laboratory, microbiology, and blood bank support
• Ethical transplant coordination aligned with national guidelines