Question 1

how long is life expectancy for congestive heart failure?

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Depends...: On severity.  Many patients with appropriate treatment can lead full lives.

Question 2

i am 69 years old, my ckd stage is 3b. i have congestive heart failure. how long is my life expectancy?

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: With proper adherence to Dr ordered treatments, the most simplified life expectancy can be over 18 yrs. Because health is so complex, though, your primary Dr should be able to give you a more definitive number based on your specific situation, other medical conditions, progression rate, effectiveness of treatments and comorbidities.

Question 3

what is the name average life expectancy of a male 55 with congestive heart failure and end stage emphasema with aan fev of 27?

Accepted Answer

No one can say: It's shorter than it ought to be. Focus on the positive - take all your meds religiously. Maintain good nutrition. Exercise daily to the extent you're able, even if it's very minimal. Stay optimistic and engaged in interesting activities. No one knows (incl doctors) how long one's life will be and many people outlive what their doctors guess. Concentrate on quality of life rather than longevity.

Question 4

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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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.

Question 5

i have ckd stage 3 i also have congestive heart failure. i am on a plant based diet and need to watch my potassium and protein. i find information online usually for foods i want to add broccoli sprouts but cant find potassium count?

Accepted Answer

: This excerpt is from website WHOLESOMEALIVE: "a serving of broccoli sprouts contains around 120 mg of potassium. Wondering, how much is one serving of broccoli? Well, one serving means one cup of 90 to 100g".

Question 6

i have congestive heart failure my doctor says i hav one and three fourths arteries blocked and put me on medication and wont do anything else what would you recomend?

Accepted Answer

Cannot say for sure: It depends on you overall health and the function of your heart .Having heart failure can limit your options.

Question 7

husband and 53 male was just diagnosed with thoracic aneurysm, severe amortic insufficiency, biscuspid aortic valve failure, and atrial fibrillation failure. they call is congestive heart failure. being so severe, how long is life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

: Life expectancy depends on seriousness of cardiac findings, overall general health, comorbidity of other problems, treatments available, and your husband's adherence to prescribed treatment. Ask the question off his Physician, the practitioner that knows him best.

Question 8

need help. is 22 too young to have heart disease/congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

It can happen: Unfortunately, sometimes young people also get affected by heart failure.  Most often it relates to a viral infection that infects the heart muscle, called "myocarditis".  This can lead to substantial heart failure in young patients, and is treated similarly to older patients with hf.  However, sometimes the disease can get so bad that heart transplant needs to be considered.

Question 9

what kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Many: The cornerstone of therapy is a diuretic ("fluid pill"). Drugs that dilate the blood vessels (vasodilators, ace inhibitors) and drugs that reduce the work load of the heart (beta blockers) should always be included unless there is a specific contraindication. A drug that blocks the hormone aldosterone (spironolactone or inspra) should also be used if possible. The underlying cause should be sought.

Question 10

would an ekg show congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

It can: Low voltage in an EKG suggest cardiomyopathy. Which goes by the hand with Heart Failure.
- In addition Electrical Alternans in the EKG is also suggestive of heart failure

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How long is life expectancy for congestive heart failure?

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I am 69 years old, my ckd stage is 3b. i have congestive heart failure. how long is my life expectancy?

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What is the name average life expectancy of a male 55 with congestive heart failure and end stage emphasema with aan fev of 27?

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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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I have ckd stage 3 i also have congestive heart failure. i am on a plant based diet and need to watch my potassium and protein. i find information online usually for foods i want to add broccoli sprouts but cant find potassium count?

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I have congestive heart failure my doctor says i hav one and three fourths arteries blocked and put me on medication and wont do anything else what would you recomend?

A member asked:

Husband and 53 male was just diagnosed with thoracic aneurysm, severe amortic insufficiency, biscuspid aortic valve failure, and atrial fibrillation failure. they call is congestive heart failure. being so severe, how long is life expectancy?

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Need help. is 22 too young to have heart disease/congestive heart failure?

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What kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for congestive heart failure?

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Would an ekg show congestive heart failure?

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