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If You Have A Otherwise Healthy 50 Year Old Women
Question: If you have a otherwise healthy 50 year old women that had a heart virus that damaged her heart. They put a defibrillator/pace maker put in. Her EF was 14%, now it just <20%. What is her predicted life expectancy? And can she drive as long as she has the defibrillator?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
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I understand your concern and would explain that with this ejection fraction the prognosis is reserved as a lot of complications can occur.
The real prognosis depends on how long ago the infection has occurred.
If the infection has occurred before a short period of time, there may be good chances of recovery.
Anyway I would not recommend driving alone, because of any possible unpredictable events.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
I understand your concern and would explain that with this ejection fraction the prognosis is reserved as a lot of complications can occur.
The real prognosis depends on how long ago the infection has occurred.
If the infection has occurred before a short period of time, there may be good chances of recovery.
Anyway I would not recommend driving alone, because of any possible unpredictable events.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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