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What Is The Life Expectancy Of CHF Patients?

My girlfriend has very recently been diagnosed with CHF. Obviously, it's been hard for me to cope with. She says she's dying and wont live past 40. This scares me, of course. But how long, genuinely, does she have left? She's only 13 (I'm 14!), and is otherwise reasonably fit and more than willing to make adequate lifestyle changes. She has started taking her medication today I believe. So, considering her young age, good health, and if she made lifestyle changes... How long would you expect her to live for?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
At the age of 13 years, most common cause for heart failure is valvular heart disease.
And with surgical valvular replacement, patient can live normal life.
So first of all find out the cause for her heart failure and if it is valvular heart disease then consult cardiothoracic surgeon and discuss about surgical repair for better life expectancy.
If she is having other cause for heart failure then with treatment and lifestyle modifications, she can live normal life. She is very young at present, so she can live for at least 30-40 years more if she follows lifestyle modifications.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your girlfriend. Thanks.
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What Is The Life Expectancy Of CHF Patients?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. At the age of 13 years, most common cause for heart failure is valvular heart disease. And with surgical valvular replacement, patient can live normal life. So first of all find out the cause for her heart failure and if it is valvular heart disease then consult cardiothoracic surgeon and discuss about surgical repair for better life expectancy. If she is having other cause for heart failure then with treatment and lifestyle modifications, she can live normal life. She is very young at present, so she can live for at least 30-40 years more if she follows lifestyle modifications. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your girlfriend. Thanks.