Question 1

heart cath 2 years ago showed ejection fraction 49. today's nuclear stress test shows ef 58 . which value to go with ? does it means no weakness in the heart at all ? is pumping function good ?

Accepted Answer

They are both: essentially normal. There are many variables including the technicians drawing skill, doctors distraction and quality of images that affect the number. The key is they are both close enough to 50% (Normal) to say they are normal and there is no weakness identified. Take this as a pass/fail rather than an A-B-C-D-F. You pass!

Question 2

boyfriend is in congestive heart failure, heart functioning at 5%, pumping fluid off organs now, too weak to survive heart attack/stroke. prognosis?

Accepted Answer

Poor: The situation you describe sounds dire. His prognosis depends a large part on the cause of his heart failure and whether it could be reversible. Even if it is reversible, he sounds like he is in critical condition. I am sorry to hear this. I hope he gets better.

Question 3

eco showed ascending aorta size is 35mm - as a 47 yr old female, how good/bad is this? (prev pt had aortic valve replacement but eco showed thats normal & heart pump function is good?

Accepted Answer

: For a 47-year-old female that is normal because the normal range upper limit is 40 mm in your age group.

Question 4

what is the life expectancy of person with pacemaker due to heart block?

Accepted Answer

Life with pacemaker: Pacers simply replace the electrical system in the heart but do not shorten life expectancy. Other heart issues like significant coronary/valve disease or congestive heart failure are the main heart issues that affect life expectancy. If placed for slow heart rates (sick sinus syndrome) or heart block then no specific reduction in life expectancy is noted.

Question 5

1.  for a person with the brugada syndrome what is the life expectancy compared to other kinds of heart diseases?

2. is there a genetic test?

Accepted Answer

See below: https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/brugada-syndrome
Please visit this site for authoritative information on this topic.

Question 6

life expectancy of person with heart block?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Life expectancy would depend on the type of heart block, the age at which occurring, the underlying etiology, the associated comorbiditiea, and the type of treatment.

Question 7

life expectancy of person with pacemaker and heart block?

Accepted Answer

Pacemakers: It depends on the age of the patient, overall health of the patient, and probably most importantly, what type of heart problem the pacemaker was used to treat and what caused the heart problem.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

what is the life expectancy for someone with heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the type and severity of disease as well as the health and age of the patient.

Question 10

what is the life expectancy of clogged heart arteries?

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: & if there has been heart muscle damage affecting heart performance.  Many people with proper care & medication can enjoy a normal life expectancy.  Get a good cardiologist to help maximize those chances.

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Heart cath 2 years ago showed ejection fraction 49. today's nuclear stress test shows ef 58 . which value to go with ? does it means no weakness in the heart at all ? is pumping function good ?

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Boyfriend is in congestive heart failure, heart functioning at 5%, pumping fluid off organs now, too weak to survive heart attack/stroke. prognosis?

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Eco showed ascending aorta size is 35mm - as a 47 yr old female, how good/bad is this? (prev pt had aortic valve replacement but eco showed thats normal & heart pump function is good?

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What is the life expectancy of person with pacemaker due to heart block?

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1. for a person with the brugada syndrome what is the life expectancy compared to other kinds of heart diseases? 2. is there a genetic test?

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Life expectancy of person with heart block?

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Life expectancy of person with pacemaker and heart block?

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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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What is the life expectancy for someone with heart disease?

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What is the life expectancy of clogged heart arteries?

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