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What’s The Life Expectancy When Heart Functions At 20% After An Attack?

my mother in law recently suffered a heart attack. her heart is functioning at 20% she is 94 years old and on meds. I m hoping that she last a few more days since we wont be able to see her until Wed. what are the odds the meds will keep her going until then
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Hello

Where is she?? if she is admitted in hospital no worry they will try maximum effective treatment they can. If her cardiac ejection fraction 20% is condition critical.

If possible they may try left ventricular assistant device.
If medicine is there also we won't discuss here.

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

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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What’s The Life Expectancy When Heart Functions At 20% After An Attack?

Hello Where is she?? if she is admitted in hospital no worry they will try maximum effective treatment they can. If her cardiac ejection fraction 20% is condition critical. If possible they may try left ventricular assistant device. If medicine is there also we won t discuss here. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist