2007-12-08 03:24:57 · 6 answers · asked by realiii@sbcglobal.net 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
The average is five years.
But I was told that I was in heart failure just over 5 years ago. I weigh 52 pounds less than I did back then, and I feel great! A lot of it is in the attitude. Learn everything you can about how to take care of yourself, follow the diet plan, take your medicine, exercise (I walk) and basically just decide that if Heart Failure wants you, it's gonna have to whoop your a** first.
By the averages, I should be dead, or nearly so. But if I die this week, it'll be because I was stupid enough to step in front of a bus! :)
2007-12-08 12:30:39 · answer #1 · answered by another_guy_named_steve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-19 02:04:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-19 11:29:31 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Officially it is 50% mortality at 5 years, but there is a lot you can do to improve your prognosis. Coenzyme Q10 and L-carnitine supplements can greatly support the heart’s energy metabolism. The heart preferentially burns saturated fatty acids for fuel and the best source of these is virgin coconut oil because it has a large percentage of short and medium chain fatty acids that are easier for the heart to use. A high level of carbohydrates and sugars in the diet stresses the heart.
2007-12-08 05:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad had it and he lived to be 89. He was first treated for it at age 70.
2007-12-08 14:19:10 · answer #5 · answered by jimmymae2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one here is going to know the3e answer to this question. it can only be answered by the doctor who ran the test, and it's only his best guess, based on experience.
it depends on
1. how much damage to heart
2. patients general health
3. patients lifestyle
4. patients other health issues
5. patients tolerance to meds.
2007-12-08 03:34:35 · answer #6 · answered by dulcrayon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋