Heart Transplant
How Well It Works
In carefully selected people, a heart transplant can be very successful. About 87 out of 100 people who have a heart transplant survive for at least one year. About 50 out of 100 survive 10 years.Reference 1
Most people can have a good quality of life after their transplant. They can be active, have a social life, and return to work.Reference 2
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: September 12, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Reference Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology |
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