“How long are you in hospital after a heart transplant?”

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“How long are you in hospital after a heart transplant?”

I am a 48 year old male. I want to know how long are you in the hospital after a heart transplant?

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**Dr. Giridhar Vedula** Transplant Surgeon Denver, CO · Accepted Answer

Dr. Giridhar Vedula Transplant Surgeon Denver, CO

Most stay 7-10 days. You are in the hospital for pain control, immunosuppression, and recovery from surgery.

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

Dr. Mahmud Bangash Cardiothoracic Surgeon Fair Lawn, NJ

One week. With follow up for several weeks.

**M. Denton Stam** Cardiothoracic Surgeon Fort Smith, Arkansas · Accepted Answer

M. Denton Stam Cardiothoracic Surgeon Fort Smith, Arkansas

About a week or so