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What Is The Life Expectancy When Diagnosed With Congestive Heart Failure?
Question: i had triple bypass surgery 9 yrs ago, bradycardia required pacemaker and defibralator 5 yrs ago, i have congestive heart failure and copd gold 2. i am 80 yrs of age. what is my outlook in yrs left?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern, and would explain that if you are chest-pain-free (no cardiac ischemia symptoms) and you have a compensated heart failure (no shortness of breath during your daily activity, also no frequent exacerbation of copd, than your life expectancy seems to be much better.
I recommend you to periodically consult with your attending cardiologist for always keeping up-to-date your cardiac therapy and also with your pneumologist for checking your pulmonary function.
If you could provide your uploaded performed tests, I could give a more professional opinion on your medical condition.
What is your actual therapy?
I am at your disposal for any other uncertainties.
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern, and would explain that if you are chest-pain-free (no cardiac ischemia symptoms) and you have a compensated heart failure (no shortness of breath during your daily activity, also no frequent exacerbation of copd, than your life expectancy seems to be much better.
I recommend you to periodically consult with your attending cardiologist for always keeping up-to-date your cardiac therapy and also with your pneumologist for checking your pulmonary function.
If you could provide your uploaded performed tests, I could give a more professional opinion on your medical condition.
What is your actual therapy?
I am at your disposal for any other uncertainties.
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
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