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Is Ejection Fraction Of 16% In An Elderly Person A Serious Health Concern?
Question: I am 70 years old. I have had a 5 bypass 10 years ago nothing left o then. I have had at least 12 stents. I am diabetic. Now they tell me I have chf. Me ejection fracture is 16%. What is my life expectancy?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. 5 bypassess surgery with 12 stents and heart failure with pump failure and ejection fraction of just 16 % is a severe heart failure and treatment is symptomatic and palliative , if compliant use of medications to control symptoms, life expectancy can be expected from 1 to 5 years. Please stay in constant touch with your cardiologist and have frequent followups and be compliant to your medications and hope for the best.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dotn forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Supportive care
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. 5 bypassess surgery with 12 stents and heart failure with pump failure and ejection fraction of just 16 % is a severe heart failure and treatment is symptomatic and palliative , if compliant use of medications to control symptoms, life expectancy can be expected from 1 to 5 years. Please stay in constant touch with your cardiologist and have frequent followups and be compliant to your medications and hope for the best.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dotn forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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