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What Is The Life Expectancy Of A Person With 50% Heart Functioning?

I ve had various heart issues, my doctor has said m heart is functioning at 50% of capacity. I recently have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and I m on lots of heart meds for this. I assume normal heart function is somewhere near 100%. What does this mean for my life. I m 70 yrs old
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
 
Heart functionality one half the optimal, is itself a morbidity. Combined with atrial fibrillation it makes the situation somewhat more complex and difficult. I don't want to disappoint you, but I feel really sorry about the situation you have.


If you have not done before, go for coronary angiography and angioplasty if needed.


Remember, life isn't calculated based on such things. I have seen many of my athlete patients dying at the age of 20-30Years. And they were taking not even a single tablet for anything. 100%working heart can stop suddenly and 50%working may complete its life span very near to the normal one.

But you have to keep in touch with your cardiologist and keep consulting regarding better options for you.


Hope I answered all of your health concerns . If you have further questions in future, feel free to contact me anytime. In the start of your question write my name, and I will get back to you in no time. If satisfied, please click you found it helpful.

Have a wonderful time ahead.
 

Best Regards!

DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF

USA
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What Is The Life Expectancy Of A Person With 50% Heart Functioning?

Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.   Heart functionality one half the optimal, is itself a morbidity. Combined with atrial fibrillation it makes the situation somewhat more complex and difficult. I don t want to disappoint you, but I feel really sorry about the situation you have. If you have not done before, go for coronary angiography and angioplasty if needed. Remember, life isn t calculated based on such things. I have seen many of my athlete patients dying at the age of 20-30Years. And they were taking not even a single tablet for anything. 100%working heart can stop suddenly and 50%working may complete its life span very near to the normal one. But you have to keep in touch with your cardiologist and keep consulting regarding better options for you. Hope I answered all of your health concerns . If you have further questions in future, feel free to contact me anytime. In the start of your question write my name, and I will get back to you in no time. If satisfied, please click you found it helpful. Have a wonderful time ahead.   Best Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA