My father has had open heart surgery 13 years ago and has two stints in place one recently within the past 2 days, he is currently in hospital and heart is out of rythm.  We are told his heart is only functioning at 10%,  The hospital is planning on shocking the heart to get it back inrythm.  What are the chances of fatality from this ?  What is the survival of heart only working at 10 percent ?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Honestly speaking, there is 70-80% chances of death during the defibrillator (shocking if heart). But there is no other alternative other than defibrillator application for his situation. So you have to take decision with keeping this in your mind. Even if heart rhythm is stabilized after defibrillator, his prognosis will remain poor because his heart is only 10% working. So in my opinion, you should be ready for all complications and death also. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.