When you arrive at the hospital several tests will be conducted including but not limited to; physical exam, blood work, chest x-ray, and an EKG. Once everything has the green light to proceed the patient will be prepped for surgery. John’s chest and abdomen hair will be shaved, and he will be given something to clean out his intestines. An IV will be inserted to supply medicine and prevent dehydration and a sedative will be given Immunosuppressive drugs such as Cyclosporine, Azathioprine and glucocorticoids (used to prevent organ rejection and graft failure). The whole procedure only takes 2 to 3 hours to complete if there are no complications.
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