Question 1

are there stats or studies on whether h'gic strokes diminish overall life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, sure does: Brain hemorrhages have ominous outcomes, as by the first year following the event, about 60% have not survived.  This number has been consistent for many years in spite of the marvelous advances in medical and surgical care.  Therefore, stay healthy and see doctor regularly, and maintain normal blood pressure to handle a major risk.

Question 2

after major stroke that affected 3 lobes on left brain due to 100% blockage of coroided how will this effect my life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Carotid arterial disease is a strong marker for heart disease. Your life expectancy will depend on the co-morbid disease you have: especially in your heart, which should be evaluated after you've sufficiently recovered from your stroke.  Good luck, my friend.

Question 3

what is the life expectancy after massive occipital lobe stroke followed by aggressive dementia?

Accepted Answer

Probably not so good: Please consult your neurologist. Massive occipital stroke is bad and so is aggressive dementia. Stroke alone can cause quality-adjusted life expectancy to drop by about 12 years. Also on the average a patient with dementia lives about 4-5 years after diagnosis. The combination of both is difficult to judge but probably is significant.

Question 4

my 80 yr old mom was diagnosed with a benign suprasellar meningioma 7 years ago. its now golf ball size, she has blurred vision, memory loss, muscle weakness and she suffered a lacunar stroke. can it be removed, if not what is her life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

: I believe that only a neurosurgeon can answer your questions after reviewing appropriate tests and examining your Mom. Her attending physician would assess her ability to undergo neurosurgery though.

Question 5

does severe stress in life for many years in the past and the coming years, shorten life expectancy and cause any complications? no memory of happines

Accepted Answer

Probably: This common sense affirmative answer makes all sorts of sense. Too much to list here. It seems automatic to recommend patient CBT therapy to work out an achievable, multi-faceted plan to increase your life management skills patiently. You can learn how to avoid, reduce and manage things better. Meds may help  for rough spots, but skills are what you'll benefit more from. Make a happier tomorrow.

Question 6

what is the life expectancy of a 74 year old male with severe copd?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are many factors associated with this type of question. How long have you been diagnosed, exactly what is "severe"do you smoke, etc. It has been shown that COPD patients who use pulmonary rehabilitation do better than those who do not.

Question 7

how severe is the liver metasis stage 4, can it be cured? what is the life expectancy of one diagnosed with it?

Accepted Answer

See below: The prognosis without treatment varies but 6 months is often quoted. With newer chemotherapy patients can live 2 years or longer. Surgery can cure some some  patients with stage 4 cancer metastatic to liver.

Question 8

m/59 yrs old/t1 diabetic. 5 stents in rca w/ controlled mi. 2mm d in lda; no stents. scarring & severe damage to apex. life expectancy? suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Seek expert care: It sounds as if you have provided many details but not enough to establish a prognosis. Much more info is required such as family history, height, weight, diet, exercise tolerance, co-morbid conditions, etc. This decision is best made by a specialist with a detailed knowledge of more detailed info.

Question 9

my mother  64 yrs suffering from severe global lv hypokinesis with ef 20 what is her life expectancy.

Accepted Answer

Depends: This should be discussed at length with your mom's cardiologist, obviously with her permission.  Life expectancy is always difficult to predict and one should never remove hope.  Some of the discussion will revolve around the cause of her heart disease and also on possible therapy.

Question 10

i've been diagnosed with nonishcemic  congestive heart failure. my levf is >20% with severe global hypokenesis to akinesis.what is the life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

CHF: Your cardiologist is best qualified to answer your question. With the use of medications like ACE inhibitors, ARB's and the newer agent Ernesto, life expectancy with cardiomyopathy and reduced ejection fraction has improved in recent years. Cardiac ventricular assist devices and transplants have also extended life expectancy. Close follow-up by your cardiologist is crucial.

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Life expectancy after severe stroke

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Are there stats or studies on whether h'gic strokes diminish overall life expectancy?

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After major stroke that affected 3 lobes on left brain due to 100% blockage of coroided how will this effect my life expectancy?

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What is the life expectancy after massive occipital lobe stroke followed by aggressive dementia?

A member asked:

My 80 yr old mom was diagnosed with a benign suprasellar meningioma 7 years ago. its now golf ball size, she has blurred vision, memory loss, muscle weakness and she suffered a lacunar stroke. can it be removed, if not what is her life expectancy?

A member asked:

Does severe stress in life for many years in the past and the coming years, shorten life expectancy and cause any complications? no memory of happines

A member asked:

What is the life expectancy of a 74 year old male with severe copd?

A member asked:

How severe is the liver metasis stage 4, can it be cured? what is the life expectancy of one diagnosed with it?

A member asked:

M/59 yrs old/t1 diabetic. 5 stents in rca w/ controlled mi. 2mm d in lda; no stents. scarring & severe damage to apex. life expectancy? suggestions?

A member asked:

My mother 64 yrs suffering from severe global lv hypokinesis with ef 20 what is her life expectancy.

A member asked:

I've been diagnosed with nonishcemic congestive heart failure. my levf is >20% with severe global hypokenesis to akinesis.what is the life expectancy?

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