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Being dx with chf does that mean i'm basically dying?

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"CHF" ?'s: If you have had a proper workup by a cardiologist (including ECHO), and CHF is diagnosed, there are treatments which are necessary or serious illness will follow. If you have not been seen and evaluated by a cardiologist, ask your primary care physician to refer you to one.

Answered 11/23/2020

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