How long is the typical treatment + recovery timeline?

For heart transplant, the hospital stay is about 2–4 weeks, with full recovery taking 3–6 months, including gradual return to daily activities. LVAD or CRT-D implantation usually requires 1–2 weeks in hospital and 4–8 weeks for initial recovery, with ongoing monitoring. Post-treatment, patients need regular follow-ups every few months for the first year, then annually, to manage medications and device function.