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What Is The Life Expectancy With Pacemaker And Blocked Carotid Artery?
My 81 yr old dad has an inflamed gaul blatter. He is a high risk for surgery because only 20% of his heart is functioning and that is with a pacemaker and defib. Another reason for the high risk is 20% or his left corited artery is blocked and 78% of his right corited artery is blocked. Because of the heart desease and cortid artery desease he isn t getting enough oxygen to his brain. His drs said there is so much wrong he is a high rish for any type surger. He is now under in-home hospice care with the goal of just keeping him comfortable. My family and I know it is just a matter of time. What are the last stages of life?
Mon, 6 Jun 2016
hello there
I understand your concern
Your family doctor is right .There isn't much that you can do. Sit with him talk to him and spend as much time as you can with him
I fully empathise with you .Start gathering memories and pamper him with his likes .Indulge him with his favorites
Hope that works for you
I understand your concern
Your family doctor is right .There isn't much that you can do. Sit with him talk to him and spend as much time as you can with him
I fully empathise with you .Start gathering memories and pamper him with his likes .Indulge him with his favorites
Hope that works for you
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