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How Critical Is Ejection Fraction Of 15%?
Question: Had a widow maker heart attack 2 yr. ago. My dr. Said at the time I had the heart attack that I there was no way I had any heart problem because my ankles were not swollen. Therefore, I recieved no help for 2 months and then ended up in hospital and they put an ice in my chest in case the heart stops. What is life expectancy in this case? I have not been able to take any meds that would have helped strengthen the heart because it made me I'll. my E.F. Is 15.
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Detailed Answer:
Respected Madam
1. An EF of 0.15 or 15% constitutes a critical medical illness. However the prognosis is not all that bad in current era. The life expectancy can not be determined in a given case as data is applicable to a group of population. However ~50% of these patients may not survive in next 3 years. But it can not be speculated that what will happen in your case or in any individual case.
2. I suggest you to see a good heart failure specialist as a number of medicines and device therapies help to relieve symptoms and prolong life. These include drugs like beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors and aldosterone or devices like internal defibrillators and biventricular pacemakers.
Hope this provides insight into issue. Feel free to discuss further.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
please see details.
Detailed Answer:
Respected Madam
1. An EF of 0.15 or 15% constitutes a critical medical illness. However the prognosis is not all that bad in current era. The life expectancy can not be determined in a given case as data is applicable to a group of population. However ~50% of these patients may not survive in next 3 years. But it can not be speculated that what will happen in your case or in any individual case.
2. I suggest you to see a good heart failure specialist as a number of medicines and device therapies help to relieve symptoms and prolong life. These include drugs like beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors and aldosterone or devices like internal defibrillators and biventricular pacemakers.
Hope this provides insight into issue. Feel free to discuss further.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
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