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My wife has a 30-35 ejection fraction with a pacemaker and dedefibrillator. what are her chances to live a long life. she is 60 years old.?

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Dr. John Garner answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Need so much more!: This is really complicated. The best answer you'll be able to do yourself is here: http://depts.Washington.Edu/shfm/ plug in every one of the parameters correctly and you'll get the best answer avail as of several years ago. Heart failure advancements continue at breakneck pace.

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Answered 11/4/2020

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