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What Are The Chances Of Survival After Valve Repair And Defib?

my husband had a valve repair about 8 years ago, 4 years ago he was diagnosed with heart failure. His ejection fraction went up to 50 with medication. Now he has v tach. He has a defib and had a ablation which seems to be successful. What should we expect next and what are his chances for a long life?
Wed, 24 May 2017
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Hello and welcome to HCM. Since your husband had anICD and ablation , which you are telling is successful . I would like to tell you that he has good prognosis as he has now a good EF and no recurrent V Tach. Just ask him to be regular with his medicines and doctors appointments.

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What Are The Chances Of Survival After Valve Repair And Defib?

Hello and welcome to HCM. Since your husband had anICD and ablation , which you are telling is successful . I would like to tell you that he has good prognosis as he has now a good EF and no recurrent V Tach. Just ask him to be regular with his medicines and doctors appointments.