Kidney Transplant Flashcards
1
Q
What is a kidney transplant?
A
A surgical procedure where a healthy kidney is transferred from a dead or alive person
2
Q
What are the advantages of kidney transplants?
A
Cheaper than dialysis, more freedom compared to dialysis
3
Q
What are the disadvantages of kidney transplants?
A
Blood clots, Organ may be rejected (transplanted organ is attacked by patients immune system because they see it as a foreign object, The person may have to take immunosuppressant drugs
