“Can you live a normal life with a transplanted heart?”

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“Can you live a normal life with a transplanted heart?”

I am a 59 year old female. I want to know if you can live a normal life with a transplanted heart?

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**Emad F. Aziz** Cardiac Electrophysiologist Newark, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Emad F. Aziz Cardiac Electrophysiologist Newark, New Jersey

yes

**Francisco Arabia** Cardiothoracic Surgeon Phoenix, AZ · Accepted Answer

Francisco Arabia Cardiothoracic Surgeon Phoenix, AZ

Yes. Normal life except higher incidence of infections and the meds that have to be taken for life.

**Dr. Lateef Olakunle Giwa** Cardiothoracic Surgeon Rosedale, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Lateef Olakunle Giwa Cardiothoracic Surgeon Rosedale, NY

Yes, as long as you take all your required medications.

**Dr. Mahmud Bangash** Cardiothoracic Surgeon Fair Lawn, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mahmud Bangash Cardiothoracic Surgeon Fair Lawn, NJ

Yes. Reasonably normal life. You have to be careful not to get infections. Take medications daily for rejection.