Hi there, wondering what the life expectancy is of a 76 year old, ex-smoker, height 181cm, weight 92 kilos, with only 20% of his heart functioning? Weve been led to believe that it might ever be as soon as 2 or 3 months? Hes just been started on beta blockers this week and also has had a severe infection 6 weeks ago. Thanks
Hi, Everything depends on if you start healthy lifestyle and take heart failure medications. If you do it, your ejection fraction may increase, which will have favorable effect in your life expectancy. Even if it will not increase, I have patients who take their medications regularly, follow healthy lifestyle and are doing fine more than 2-3 years. Take fearsome back if you have any further questions