There are a whole host of heart diseases not spurred on by unhealthy living. Particularly diseases affecting younger folk who would inordinately benefit from a longer lifespan if we got better at transplanting.
As a selfish example, I have ARVC. I was diagnosed at 24 while training for my first marathon. Lifestyle treatments for my disease are to explicitly avoid exercise as it exacerbates the deterioration of my heart muscle. As I age, I expect to be at a much greater risk for the heart diseases that you would recommend "healthy living" for, as I will be categorically barred from one of the most important pillars of that, exercise.
I realize we're talking about the margins here, but as a margin, I would love more advancement in transplants.
As a selfish example, I have ARVC. I was diagnosed at 24 while training for my first marathon. Lifestyle treatments for my disease are to explicitly avoid exercise as it exacerbates the deterioration of my heart muscle. As I age, I expect to be at a much greater risk for the heart diseases that you would recommend "healthy living" for, as I will be categorically barred from one of the most important pillars of that, exercise.
I realize we're talking about the margins here, but as a margin, I would love more advancement in transplants.