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What Is The Life Expectancy Of A Diabetic Patient Suffering From Congestive Heart Failure In Old Age?
My mother in law was diagnosed with Congested Heart Failure. She was told she has 2 to 5 years to live. How true is this? She is 86 years old, over weight and is a diabetic. Was told not to live alone. Why is this? Can you help me understand this stuff. Thank You. Debbie YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
Hi and thanks for asking in HCM forum. Heart failure does not mean the heart has stopped working. Rather, it means that the heart's pumping power is weaker than normal. With heart failure, blood moves through the heart and body at a slower rate, and pressure in the heart increases. As a result, the heart cannot pump enough oxygen and nutrients to meet the body's needs. The chambers of the heart may respond by stretching to hold more blood to pump through the body or by becoming stiff and thickened. Since your mother in law is diabetic, overweight and considering her age, prognosis will not be good even after giving medications. I suggest her to strictly follow doctors advice and hope for the best. All the best. Regards
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