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What is prognosis like for stage 4 heart failure ?
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Not "great": but a LOT BETTER than it was just 5 years ago! NEW medications which relieve the "load" on the heart and increase its STRENGTH are now commonly prescribed! A regimen , worked out by a BOARD CERTIFIED Cardiologist is the way to go...good luck..hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 12/29/2020
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