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What Is The Life Expectancy Of A Patient With Fluid Build Up Around Heart?
MY dad was recently hospitalized for having a high blood pressure . They later found fluid build up around his heart......he is 84 yrs old......he has had strokes in the past, heart attacks, and low cholesterol...and has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.....what is his chance of survival?
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Fluid accumulation around heart is known to occur in numerous conditions.
2. Pericardial Fluid examination and detailed clinical along with medication could help in identifying the cause.
3. Tapping of fluid will relieve pressure around heart and it should not affect his prognosis.
4. More details necessary for further opinion.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Fluid accumulation around heart is known to occur in numerous conditions.
2. Pericardial Fluid examination and detailed clinical along with medication could help in identifying the cause.
3. Tapping of fluid will relieve pressure around heart and it should not affect his prognosis.
4. More details necessary for further opinion.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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