Suffering From Congestive Heart Failure And Atrial Fibrillation. On Medication. Life Expectancy?
Atrial Fibrilation led to a stroke at age 83 with my grandmother. My mom is now taking a blood thinner that is supposed to help reduce the likelihood of this happening.
I would just really appreciate having some idea of what her chances are of dying within the next couple of years, within the next 5 years, or could she easily live another 15 years? I need to consider moving back home if it seems like she's getting to a certain point, to help my parents, but I'm a single mother across the country away and it would not be a trivial move. Thanks!
Thanks for writing in.
I understand your concern about your mom's health and I appreciate that.
However, to be honest it is not ethical and good also to comment how long she will survive.
To me your mother seems to have dilated cardiomyopathy - weak heart with heart rhythm irregularities. She definitely needs close monitoring and periodic review with cardiologist.
AF definitely increases risk of stroke, so it is wise to add anti coagulants - blood-thinning medicines under cardiologist supervision.
With newer drugs, management of CHF is easy and quality of life in present new age medicines is definitely better.
Do continue same care what you are offering; add medicines for AF.
Feel free to discuss any queries if you have.
Wish her a good health.
Thanks