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Is Heart Transplant, Suggested During Cardiomyopathy?

my bro-in-law is 68yrs old and until last may was a very fit person. he has been treated for c o p d for the past nine months but recently admitted to hosp with breathlessness. after an angiogram he was told his heart is only working at 20per cent and he has been given 2yrs left to live. he has dilated cardio myopothy and been told there is no further treatment on offer. they said he suffered a serious heart attack last may, which he was totally unaware of. what hope does he have for a heart transplant or other treatment.

he is seeking a 2nd opinion tomorrow. many thanks.
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Hello,
Heart transplant is certainly an option, but availability of heart is issue. Still he should on entire treatment in order prevent further decline of function like antiplatelets aspirin and clopidogrel, statins like Atorvastatin if he is having any blockages on angiography, beta blockers like metoprolol ace inhibitor like ramipril and spironolactone and diuretics like torsemide. He should restrict fluid and salt. Have healthy lifestyle and regular exercises like walking. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any questions.
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Is Heart Transplant, Suggested During Cardiomyopathy?

Hello, Heart transplant is certainly an option, but availability of heart is issue. Still he should on entire treatment in order prevent further decline of function like antiplatelets aspirin and clopidogrel, statins like Atorvastatin if he is having any blockages on angiography, beta blockers like metoprolol ace inhibitor like ramipril and spironolactone and diuretics like torsemide. He should restrict fluid and salt. Have healthy lifestyle and regular exercises like walking. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any questions.