India, Aug. 21 -- Getting a successful organ transplant can be like a second chance at life. But living well after transplant is more than getting a new organ. With the right medicines, ongoing monitoring and healthy habits, many recipients are able to return to active and fulfilling lives. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Biswarup Purkayastha, consultant, heart and lung transplant and vascular surgery, Artemis Hospitals, explains what life looks like after recovery.

Dr Biswarup highlighted that the biggest change is the need for anti-rejection medications for life. The medications prevent the immune system from attacking the new organ. They are important, but they also have the risk of infections and side effects such as high blood...