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What Is Life Expectancy With Low Heart And Kidney Functioning?

Hi my dad is in hosp and they tell us he has only 20% of his heart working, his kidneys are also not doing the correct job, but no need for dialosis yet, what ar his chances we are a long way from them and I dont know wather to go home now or not, thanks
Mon, 31 Dec 2018
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Hello,

After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that with 20% heart function life expectancy is very poor and unpredictable. He can go home on medication and you have to see a cardiologist nearest to your place so that in an emergency you can take him immediately.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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What Is Life Expectancy With Low Heart And Kidney Functioning?

Hello, After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that with 20% heart function life expectancy is very poor and unpredictable. He can go home on medication and you have to see a cardiologist nearest to your place so that in an emergency you can take him immediately. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist