Heart transplant patients enjoy a much greater quality of life. It can extend their life substantially. They will go from being out of breath all of the time to feeling well enough to walk short distances.

Probability of Survival

• 1 month: 95%
• 1 year: 88%
• 3 years: 80%
• 5 Years: 75%
• 10 years: 52%

Additional information

• About heart transplantation
• International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation (ISHLT)
• United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)

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