My husband has end stage caridiac disease. He has had cardiomyopathy for the last 10 yrs. He had a mitral valve repair 7 yrs ago and now a replacement last year. He is steadily going down hill. He had a defib put in last April but he now has Ascites every 6 wks where they drain 3 to 4 liters of fluid. He has no strength. He also has chronic Kidney failure. It is a hard balance. No one answers on life expectancy. The GI doctor that taps him said he doesnt need him and he should just go back to the heart man. Can you help me?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. He is gradually approaching towards MODS (multiple organ dysfunction syn Chat Doctor.  He is having Renal failure. Furthermore, he is developing ascites. So his liver is also failing. And as you are saying his heart is slowly failing too. So overall, in my opinion, his life expectancy is less than 4-5 months. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.