what is the average life expectancy of a heart transplant patient?


Question:
My brother-in-law received a heart transplant 8 years ago at age 60, and I was just wondering if he can expect a normal life expectancy or does the new heart typically last only so long?

Answers:
Of people who survive their first year after a heart transplant, the average life expectancy is 11.5 years. Over 90% of people who survive for 4 years after a heart transplant have no limitations on their activity, and 40% return to work.

Other Answers:
haha no idea.. but i think not very long... the new heart should work perfectly and if there is no conflict to ur body or problems u should live as long as ur other parts of body can handle..

for example, a 60 years old man got a heart from a 25 yrs old man, it's like a 20 years old car with a brand new Engine... the other parts of the car won't last long enough anywayz.. get it ?
Well doing different approaches to transplants can have an impact on life expectancy. Life expectancy usually has to do with how well his body is taking in the new heart, and reacting to the medications. But different doctors and studies will tell you different things. But as long as he's tolerating his new heart he should be good into his 70's.


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