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Weeping Edema. Has Ejection Fraction, Poor LV Function, Diabetic. On Defrib And Pacemaker. What Shall I Do?s
My mom has an ejection fraction of 15-20 percent, poor LV function. Defrib and pacemaker, severe COPD and 2+ aortic regurgitation and an MVP (1994) She has been hospitalized since February, back and forth from Hospital to Sub acute. A recent cardiac cath revealed the above EF and deemed "unsafe" to replace the aortic valve. Now, her wounds are not healing from weeping edema. New bacteria found after wound biopsy. She lost 50 LBS. She is diabetic. Yet her cardiologist claims "your heart is ok"! I am at a loss. Is she ready for Hospice?
Wed, 29 May 2013
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Please note down that normal "EJECTION FRACTION" 55-78%.
Ejection fraction of your mother is only 15-20%.
Left ventricle is not functioning well.
Your mother is a case of C O P D , that's why, lung capacity is diminished,
Aortic regurgitation also.
The condition of your mother heart is not fit for operation so in my opinion please avoid this thing.
She lost 50 Lbs , that is more cause of concern.
Mention type of diabetes.
If diabetes is not under control ,the wound will take very long time for healing.
Replacement of heart valve in this case is very risky ,so please be careful.
At this stage we can't say whether she is fit for Hospice or not.
Hope you will understand , what I want to say.
If further any question I will be happy to help.
Good luck for your mother health.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M.FORUM.
Please note down that normal "EJECTION FRACTION" 55-78%.
Ejection fraction of your mother is only 15-20%.
Left ventricle is not functioning well.
Your mother is a case of C O P D , that's why, lung capacity is diminished,
Aortic regurgitation also.
The condition of your mother heart is not fit for operation so in my opinion please avoid this thing.
She lost 50 Lbs , that is more cause of concern.
Mention type of diabetes.
If diabetes is not under control ,the wound will take very long time for healing.
Replacement of heart valve in this case is very risky ,so please be careful.
At this stage we can't say whether she is fit for Hospice or not.
Hope you will understand , what I want to say.
If further any question I will be happy to help.
Good luck for your mother health.
Dr. HET
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