What is rejection after transplantation?
Rejection is the most common complication of heart transplantation. Signs of rejection can include shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling of the legs, irregular heart beat, stomach pain, nausea or decreased blood pressure. Patients are given immunosuppressive medications that they will continue to take for the rest of their lives. These medications work to prevent the body from rejecting the new organ. Physicians will check for signs of rejection throughout the patient’s life.
