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What Is The Life Expectancy For A Patient With Cardiomegaly?

Thank you. I am a 45 year-old male. Have had uncontrolled hypertension for years. Have had TIAs, symptoms of heart failure for 4 years but not diagnosed by health provider, Kaiser Permanente. Cardiomegaly and LVH with abnormal secondary repolarization. What would you estimate my life expectancy?
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Hello,

As per my clinical experience, life expectancy can not be determined by mere history or diagnosis. Much data is needed for a possible comment of life expectancy as:
- Cardiac output and contractility
- Current medications
- EKG changes
- Oxygen saturation and pulmonary function status
- Co-morbid conditions such as diabetes
- Risk factors of atherosclerosis such as smoking, history of stroke or DVT
- Host response to medications
- Kidney function status
- Immunity and generalised well being

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Is The Life Expectancy For A Patient With Cardiomegaly?

Hello, As per my clinical experience, life expectancy can not be determined by mere history or diagnosis. Much data is needed for a possible comment of life expectancy as: - Cardiac output and contractility - Current medications - EKG changes - Oxygen saturation and pulmonary function status - Co-morbid conditions such as diabetes - Risk factors of atherosclerosis such as smoking, history of stroke or DVT - Host response to medications - Kidney function status - Immunity and generalised well being Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon