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How Long Can Person Stay Alive With Defibrillator?

My husband is 49 yrs old, he has had 5 heart attacks and once died in the ER. He has had 4 stints put in his heart and we was told he had heart disease and that half his heart tissue is dead. They are now talking of putting a defribulator in his chest. How long is he going to be around? How is the defibulator gonna work. My husband is not a healthy eater, he is a drinker and does many drugs. (We are separated but I still worry about him)
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Life expectancy depends upon his functioning of the heart, if heart function is OK like 25 to 30% then can have good life expectancy provided he is on proper medicine. I think from he had episodes of ventricular tachycardia and for that purpose they are planning to defibrillator, if yes then I think it should be because it's life saving measure.

Also he should at least now have healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly. Regular exercises like brisk walking at least 30 minutes a day and 5 days a week. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, and avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't be abdominal fat deposition or obesity.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
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How Long Can Person Stay Alive With Defibrillator?

Hi, Life expectancy depends upon his functioning of the heart, if heart function is OK like 25 to 30% then can have good life expectancy provided he is on proper medicine. I think from he had episodes of ventricular tachycardia and for that purpose they are planning to defibrillator, if yes then I think it should be because it s life saving measure. Also he should at least now have healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly. Regular exercises like brisk walking at least 30 minutes a day and 5 days a week. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, and avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn t be abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode