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What Is The Life Expectancy After A Stroke, Triple Bypass And Ischemic Cardiomyopathy?

My husband is 70 years old and smoked heavily all his life. He quit one year ago after a stroke. He has has triple bi pass and one stint. He has istemic cardiomyopathy. His left ventrical works at 18%. He is monitored with medication. What is his life expectancy?
Fri, 15 Apr 2016
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Hi,welcome to HCM..
Thanks for writing to us.

Prognosis of a patient with ischemic cardiomyopathy depends on the following factors:
1.how much damage the heart has sustained.
2.effectiveness of treatment.
3.lifestyle

In your case the heart is funcioning at 18%. So major damage has already occured.At this point of time nothing new can be done, just try to follow the advices given below:
1.Strictly follow the medications as adviced by doctor.If any problem arises consult your cardiologist immediately.
2.stick to light low fat diet.
3.water intake should not be more than 1L/day.
4.regularly monitor the BP and pulse, atleast once in a month.
5.if any problems usch as shortness of breath occurs,consult doctor
immediately.

Hope I have answered your query.
Stay fit,good luck.
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What Is The Life Expectancy After A Stroke, Triple Bypass And Ischemic Cardiomyopathy?

Hi,welcome to HCM.. Thanks for writing to us. Prognosis of a patient with ischemic cardiomyopathy depends on the following factors: 1.how much damage the heart has sustained. 2.effectiveness of treatment. 3.lifestyle In your case the heart is funcioning at 18%. So major damage has already occured.At this point of time nothing new can be done, just try to follow the advices given below: 1.Strictly follow the medications as adviced by doctor.If any problem arises consult your cardiologist immediately. 2.stick to light low fat diet. 3.water intake should not be more than 1L/day. 4.regularly monitor the BP and pulse, atleast once in a month. 5.if any problems usch as shortness of breath occurs,consult doctor immediately. Hope I have answered your query. Stay fit,good luck.