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After a cardiac arrest in a normal person with heart attack, how long are patients in the hospital for?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

One week: Usually 3-7 days it really depends on the details.

Answered 1/29/2020

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Depends: If full cardiac recovery p-arrest pt is likely to be taken to cath and possible cabg. The total time confined may be 7 t 10 days. If cath or bypass not planned the pt may be discharged in 3 yo 4 days.

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