my friend a 79 years old man had 2 major heart attacks, last one 5 months ago, he is quite fat, start to drink again 3 weeks ago, 2 stubbies a day, he eats alot of fry food for meals. All his life he has been drinking and smoking, but has quit 8 years ago due to the bad heart condition, but now he has resumed drinking. When we go out he has to stop and gag for air every 3 steps, how long can he live? he still go shopping by himself everyday
2007-01-27 22:05:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
To be honest there isnt really an answer to that question but I cant see him living into his 90s at the rate he's going. It all depends on if he keeps up the lifestyle he has at the moment or changes.
2007-01-27 22:11:17 · answer #1 · answered by alikong 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cannot predict how long that he will live; however, based upon the information that you have given. Based upon the symptoms as well as the type of lifestyle he leads, I can predict that he is a ticking bomb waiting to have another heart attack.
2007-01-28 06:25:12 · answer #2 · answered by rosey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless he stops those habits unhealthy for his heart, he won't live very long. Having a heart attack is a sign of weakness.
2007-01-28 06:31:15 · answer #3 · answered by Tak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/9/1675_57842.htm
http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/9/1675_57840
According to Web-MD the chances of him living a lot longer aren't that good. You should help him with his diet and exercises. Each time you have a Heart Attack a portion of your heart muscle dies making it weaker and he should know this before he does start any new exercises. please have him see his doctor for recommendations. I have listed two of the sights I have gotten my info from and i wish you both the best.
2007-01-28 06:47:55 · answer #4 · answered by ewsyak 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is a good age so you should not keep on at him,as long as he is happy he knows what he is doing to himself and maybe feels like he has not got many years left so he will do as he pleases,he sounds great!
2007-01-28 06:28:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it seems like he doesn't care about his health much, so i would say he won't be around very long, unfortunately.
are you after his money? hehehehe (people, read his other questions-i'm joking)
2007-01-28 06:13:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
not long I think
2007-01-28 06:10:25 · answer #7 · answered by dana5169 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋