A 65-year-old male asked:
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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Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 46 years experience
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.
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