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Will having a heart transplant improve my quality of life?
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Difficult to say: But you might live longer!
Answered 12/26/2012
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Likely: If you have had the assessment as a candidate, then you have a serious situation and will have maximum treatment while on the list waiting. Lvads are also improving and serving many people.
Answered 3/23/2013
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