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What is the life expectancy of my uncle who was diagnosed to have heart failure?

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Published At October 13, 2019
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My uncle is 68 years old. He got a myocardial infarction 23 years back, and another one before 13 years, he had four bypasses that year. In the same year, he was diagnosed with NYHA 2; he also had diastolic dysfunction, aortic sclerosis and akinesia in LV. Now he has shortness of breath, swelling in the abdomen and feet, wheezing, and coughing. Is he now in stage D? And what is his life expectancy after 13 years of diagnosis of HF?

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This does not mean stage D. This is likely stage C. However, he has to undergo echo for ejection fraction, which would tell us regarding stage. If, despite all medical treatment, he remains symptomatic and not able to do any activities then may be considered stage D. Such intermittent worsening of symptoms may occur in heart disease, which gets settled with medicines. You should get his medicine optimized. His life expectancy also depends on ejection fraction. I hope this helps.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode
Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Cardiology

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