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What Is The Life Expectancy Of Someone With 45% Heart Function?
Question: I had a heart attach a couple of months ago. My LAD was 100% blocked. They put two stints in. I have a lot of heart damage and heart failure. My EF has come up to 45%. Was is my life expectancy?
Brief Answer:
Following advice...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your life expectancy is 10-15 years. Although you had a heart attack you have had stents put on your heart and this will help you to maintain almost the same life expectancy as normal people.
Wish you health!
Hope this will be of help!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your life expectancy is 10-15 years. Although you had a heart attack you have had stents put on your heart and this will help you to maintain almost the same life expectancy as normal people.
Wish you health!
Hope this will be of help!
Dr. Shehu
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