my Dad has congestive heart failure and was about to start testing to get a heart transplant. His heart only works at 15% is what I was informed, i know that may not completely accurate but its what I somewhat remember. A week or so ago he was diagnosed with accute leukemia. They gave him a couple weeks to live. No one has informed me on what is to be expected for how he may deteriate through out this. Can anyone give me a little insight on what is to expect especially since his heart is so weak?
Yes a heart transplant is for sure possible for a weak heart and the most common reason in the world for heart transplant is congestive heart failure. However, a recently diagnosed leukemia would not make him a good candidate for heart transplant and the life span because of leukemia may have been shortened and in such case s the risk of transplant in unusually high. So only and TER resolution of leukemia should he be considered for transplant.  Regards Chat Doctor.