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What Does Heart Working At 20% Mean?
the doctor says that my mum is very ill and her heart is only working at 20% and that she has about 6 months but he wont tell her, but she looks fine to me I dont understand, she does however have limited activities like shower walking do you think the doc is right
Mon, 26 Dec 2016
Normally heart function is around 55-60%. Heart function of mother is definitely low but not incompatible with life. Now priority is function should Not go further down. At this function also person can lead good and prolonged life.
Regular medicine as advised, low salt diet and fluid restriction is the key. Ask your doctor for AICD, device which decreases death rate.
get back if you have any questions
Regular medicine as advised, low salt diet and fluid restriction is the key. Ask your doctor for AICD, device which decreases death rate.
get back if you have any questions
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