“How long do you stay in the hospital after a mild heart attack?”

It depends on the location and consequences. Some small hart attacks can still impact cardiac conduction and lead to rhythm disturbances. However, on average a mild heart attack is discharged within 24-48 hours after initial hospitalization.

After a small heart attack one would typically stay in the hospital, these days, only 1 to 2 nights. The treatment is so effective with immediate stenting one can usually leave within 1 to 2 days. If, after the small heart attack and are found to have severe coronary disease and require a bypass surgery as they could be a week or longer.