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What Is The Expectant Life Span Of A Person Who Had A Widow Maker Heart Attack And Placed A Stent After That?
Hi doc I had a widow maker heart attack about 4 months ago. A stent was put in . The doctor informed my I had 48% of my heart that was working. I would like to know what kind of life expectancy I have left. Also I main lined twice if that makes any diffrance
Sat, 14 Dec 2013
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according to the doc you having 48% of ventricular function left . there is a scoring system called TIMI score which gives the life expectancy .. but it requires certain parameters . but u have not given the detail. if the detail is available life expectancy can be calculated
according to the doc you having 48% of ventricular function left . there is a scoring system called TIMI score which gives the life expectancy .. but it requires certain parameters . but u have not given the detail. if the detail is available life expectancy can be calculated
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